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.
â¢ DARK CHOCOLATE (noun) The noun DARK CHOCOLATE has 1 sense: 1. chocolate liquor with cocoa butter and small amounts of sugar and vanilla; lecithin is usually added. Familiarity information: DARK CHOCOLATE used as a noun is very rare.