👉 Steroidogenesis is a process by which certain types of cells, such as muscle and liver cells, produce and secrete hormones that regulate metabolism and growth. This process involves the action of enzymes called steroids on specific molecules in the body's tissues. The primary hormones produced during this process are corticosteroids (such as cortisol, aldosterone, and triiodothyronine) which act primarily to increase blood pressure, heart rate, and respiration. These hormones also regulate metabolism by influencing certain
