Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 102

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Catabolism of steroids involves reduction, conjugations and a final breakdown of the steroid nucleus to acetoacetate.
• B) The main organ of steroid catabolism is the adrenal gland.
• C) The major precursor of urinary 17-ketosteroids is cortisol.
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of the above.

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