Adrenocortical Hormones Are All Derived from the Common Precursor Molecule

question 28

Multiple Choice

Adrenocortical hormones are all derived from the common precursor molecule

• A) progesterone.
• B) corticoglobulin.
• C) ACTH.
• D) cholesterol.

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