The Synthesis of Steroid Hormones From Cholesterol

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Vitamin DßCholesterolà Bile Acids

↓

Pregnenolone

↓

ß    Progesterone                    

                                      ↓                       ↓              

   11-Deoxy-            17-α-                      

corticosterone         Hydroxy-         à

                                                        progesterone

                                     ↓                         ↓                   ↓

                        Corticosterone        11-Deoxy-       Androstendione

                                                        Cortisol

                                     ↓                         ↓                   ↓

                        Aldosterone             Cortisol           Testosterone

                                                                                     ↓

                                                                                Estradiol