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.
dark horse. n. 1. One who achieves unexpected support and success as a political candidate, typically during a party's convention. 2. A little-known, unexpectedly successful entrant, as in a horserace. dark horse. n. 1. (Individual Sports, other than specified) a competitor in a race or contest about whom little is known; an unknown. 2.