it will have abundant smooth endoplasmic reticulum
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Tissues that produce steroids, such as the gonads, are likely to be rich in smooth endoplasmic reticulum. This organelle is involved in steroid synthesis due to its role in lipid metabolism and the production of enzymes required for steroid biosynthesis.
It is difficult to determine which country produces the most steroids, as illegal steroid manufacturing occurs globally. However, reports suggest that countries like China, India, and Mexico are prominent sources of illicit steroid production.
The liver is primarily responsible for producing cholesterol in the body. Cholesterol is a waxy substance that is important for the body's cell structure and hormone production.
Steroid refers to the group name for lipids that contain a hydrogenated cyclopentanoperhydrophenanthrene ring system.
All the steroid hormones.Glucocorticoids: prednisone, dexamethasone, triamcinoloneMineralocorticoid: fludrocortisoneVitamin D: dihydrotachysterolAndrogens: oxandrolone, testosterone, nandrolone (also known as anabolic steroids)Oestrogens: diethylstilbestrol (DES)Progestins: norethindrone, medroxyprogesterone acetate