PATHOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Through genomic mechanisms, steroid hormones directly impact gene expression. First, steroid hormones enter the cell by passive diffusion because they are lipophilic. Steroids then bind to their cytosol receptor and translocate to the nucleus or bind directly to their nuclear receptor.

Detailed explanation-2: -’ Steroids can act quickly, by binding to cell surface receptors, or slowly, by binding to cytoplasmic or nucleic receptors and ultimately activate gene transcription. The adrenal glands are composed of the adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex.

Detailed explanation-3: -Steroid hormones and their receptors include estrogens, progesterone, and androgens.