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Steroidogenesis Regulation

Meaning

The precise and intricate control mechanisms that govern the biosynthesis of all steroid hormones, including glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and sex steroids, from their cholesterol precursor within the adrenal glands and gonads. This highly regulated process is fundamentally orchestrated by the hypothalamic-pituitary axes through tropic hormones such as ACTH, LH, and FSH. Effective regulation is critical for maintaining metabolic function, stress adaptation, and reproductive health throughout the lifespan.