Many steels add to the iron-steel mix other metals that give the entire substance desirable properties such as strength, heat resistance, or flexibility. Steel is considered a mixture rather than a compound because the iron does not chemically bond with the carbon and other components.
Some of estrogen's effects include: 1  Increasing serotonin, and the number of serotonin receptors in the brain. 2  Modifying the production and the effects of endorphins, the feel-good chemicals in the brain. 3  Protecting nerves from damage, and possibly stimulating nerve growth.
Men who regularly take estrogen notice that their skin becomes softer, and the amount of body hair that they have decreases. The breasts enlarge slightly, and the testes decrease in size. The size of...