What are steroid precursors? Where are they converted into active steroids in the body?


DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone) is a steroid precursor that is converted to active steroids in the body's tissues. It does not bind strongly to the steroid receptors in the body. It is produced in the adrenal glands and gonads and is then converted to A'dione, and A'diol, and finally into active testosterone (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC164360/)

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b. Changes should always be made as quickly as possible. c. Sequential implementation of change is a stress-free method. d. A rapid transition time is best when management is autocratic.

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Children's eating habits have changed little over the past 20 years

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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_______________ is an inflammatory condition characterized by infiltration of eosinophils within the esophageal mucosa

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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According to the Tufts University research, which menu items in chain sit-down restaurants had the greatest calorie count inaccuracies?

What will be an ideal response?

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