Steroid hormones play an important role in the differentiation of cells and tissues and in the regulation of metabolic processes. Good examples of steroid-controlled regulatory processes are the development of sexual characteristics, the regulation of glucose metabolism and the regulation of the electrolyte and water balance.
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