Cholesterol Is a Precursor for the Synthesis of

question 27

Multiple Choice

Cholesterol is a precursor for the synthesis of

• A) progesterone.
• B) aldosterone.
• C) estradiol.
• D) calcitonin.
• E) progesterone, aldosterone, and estradiol.

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