norpregnanes
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:Norpregnanes are steroid compounds that serve as precursors to progesterone and other hormones.
Definition:Type of organic molecules structurally related to cholesterol, characterized by the presence of four rings in their molecular structure, and are the precursors to all naturally occurring hormones in vertebrates.
Example:Norpregnanes are produced by the adrenal glands as precursors to progesterone.
Definition:Two small endocrine glands located on top of each kidney that secrete a variety of important hormones necessary for homeostasis, including adrenaline and aldosterone.
Example:Norpregnanes play a role in regulating various physiological processes, including bone metabolism.
Definition:Biological processes or functions controlled and regulated by the performance of living organisms.
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