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sex steroid

sex steroid A sex steroid is a type of steroid hormone that binds to and activates androgen, progesterone, or estrogen receptors.

A sex steroid is a type of steroid hormone that binds to and activates androgen, progesterone, or estrogen receptors. These hormones help regulate sexual development and reproduction and also influence processes such as stress response, nerve function, salt balance, and metabolism.

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