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Steroids can be harmful. They can help Arthritis, but too much is harmful to your body. Illegal steroids are used in sports. They boost your muscle to make you better at sports.

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What are steroids functions in a cell?

Steroids are found as the primary precursor, cholesterol, which is used to make the cell membrane less stiff or viscous, allowing it to flex and allow for better solubility of vital compounds that have to traverse or bind to the cell membrane. Other steroids are used as growth regulation and gene expression factors. Steroids bind to enzymes and other regulatory factors that influence the expression of certain genes.


What family of molecules are Cholesterol and other steroids are members of?

Steroids are a family of lipid molecules. A common steroid is cholesterol. Besides steroids, there are other types of lipids, such as triglycerides and phospholipids.


Why can steroids easily cross the membrane but not glucose and water molcues?

Most steroids are apolar whereas water and glucose are not.


What are the general functions of steroids?

Steroids function as hormones in the body, helping to regulate various physiological processes such as metabolism, immune response, and stress. They also play a role in inflammation and are commonly used in medicine to treat conditions like asthma, arthritis, and certain autoimmune disorders. Additionally, steroids can promote muscle growth and repair when used in conjunction with exercise.


Are hormones proteins or steroids?

Hormones can be proteins or steroids. Insulin and ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) are proteins that are hormones, which are produced in the pancreas and the anterior pituitary gland, respectively. The hormones estrogen and testosterone are two examples of steroids that are hormones produced in the ovaries and testes, respectively.

Related Questions

Is Anabolic steroids a schedule 3 drug?

Anabolic steroids, also called as anabolic-androgenic steroids, is a drug that reacts similiarly to testosterone in the human body. Under the Controlled Substance Act, anabolic steroids are a Schedule 3 drug.


How do steroids effect how you act?

By having sex i have sex 3 times a day


Does Rachel Banen take steroids?

AnswerYou never can know for sure if someone takes steroids, unless you witness the act. If someone tells you that they did then it is possible ,but there is a thing called lying.


What act has accounted for the most player suspensions in Major League Baseball?

substance abuse (steroids)


Can you get sacked for using steroids?

Yes. In the United States, most anabolic steroids (i.e. those not prescribed by a licensed physician) are controlled substances under the Anabolic Steroids Control Act of 1990, an amendment to the Controlled Substances Act. Other countries have similar laws. Violation of these laws is often grounds for termination of employment under typical employment agreements.


What is the difference between steroids and fats?

Steroid is a kind of fat. (cholesterol is a steroid) Lipids are examined in 5 catagories: 1. tryglycerides 2.Phospholipids 3. Glycolipids 4. Steroids 5. Waxes


What can too much steroids do to your body?

You get stronger, but you act liek a jerk and ur balls shrink


How does the Controlled Substances Act define anabolic steroids?

The CSA defines anabolic steroids as any drug or hormonal substance chemically and pharmacologically related to testosterone (other than estrogens, progestins, and corticosteroids ) that promotes muscle growth.


What are steroids functions in a cell?

Steroids are found as the primary precursor, cholesterol, which is used to make the cell membrane less stiff or viscous, allowing it to flex and allow for better solubility of vital compounds that have to traverse or bind to the cell membrane. Other steroids are used as growth regulation and gene expression factors. Steroids bind to enzymes and other regulatory factors that influence the expression of certain genes.


What is the scientific name of the drug steroids?

It is simply that the scientific name for steroids is anabolic steroids


What are oral steroids?

Orale steroids are steroids that are not injected by a needle.Orale steroids are taken as tablets.But it has been said that orale steroids cause more side effects than normal ones


What is the addictive substance in steroids?

Steroids. That's it. Just like the "addictive substance" in heroin is heroin, the addictive substance in steroids is the steroids themselves.