In addition to its importance for animal cell structure, cholesterol also serves as a precursor for the biosynthesis of steroid hormones, bile acid, and vitamin D. Cholesterol is the principal sterol synthesized by all animals. In vertebrates, hepatic cells typically produce the greatest amounts.
The name Dougal is of Scottish origin. The meaning of Dougal is dark stranger. Dougal is generally used as a boy's name. It consists of 6 letters and 2 syllables and is pronounced Dou-gal.
Scottish Meaning: The name Douglas is a Scottish baby name. In Scottish the meaning of the name Douglas is: From the Gaelic 'dubhglas' meaning dark water, dark stream, or from the dark river.he name Douglas is an Anglo-Saxon baby name. In Anglo-Saxon the meaning of the name Douglas is: Dweller by the dark stream. American Meaning: The name Douglas is an American baby name. In American the meaning of the name Douglas is: Dweller by the dark stream.