> First things first - I see Malcolm's sense of humour hasn't improved. Even
> worse, I actually GOT his joke (and laughed)!!
> 
> On to Martin's questions re: ovarian cortisol metabolism.
> 
> The simple answer to both questions is "I don't know" (so turn off now
> unless you're really interested).
> 
> >"Do ovarian cells synthesize corticosteroids?"
> 
> Well, certainly luteinized cells synthesize micromolar ...........
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Phew, What a response. Keep the text briefer, Tony, or 
ovary-folk will think you've got time to spare.

Yes, I just about follow your arguments.

It looks like a good case of Niall's Postulate No.3 of Hormone 
Evolution:
"Everything is made everywhere".

The other postulates are quite good too: 
    see HD Niall (1982)  Ann Rev Physiol 44:615-624

Martin

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discussion (and jokes if you must) going.