Which of the following sources of cholesterol is most impoant for sustaining adrenal steroidogenesis when it occurs at a high rate for a long time?
High-Yield Explanation
Cholesterol esters in LDL are the most impoant source of cholesterol for sustaining adrenal steroidogenesis when it occurs at a high rate over a long me. This cholesterol can be used directly after release from LDL and not stored. De novo synthesis of cholesterol from acetate is a minor source of cholesterol in humans.