Estrogen, progesterone, androgen are all sex hormones that originate from cholesterol which is converted into ______, the precursor of all steroid hormones.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


Ans: pregnenolone

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

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a. brisk walking b. basketball c. cycling d. raking leaves e. water aerobics

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