5 Questions
Where does the majority of adrenal sex steroid production occur?
In the gonads
Which group of hormones is produced by the adrenal cortex?
All of the above
What is the source of approximately half of the daily production of DHEA and androstenedione?
Adrenal gland
What percentage of testosterone in a normal female is secreted by the ovary?
25%
What is the primary source of peripheral conversion of androstenedione to testosterone in a normal female?
Adrenal gland
Test your knowledge of adrenal gland hormones and their functions in this quiz. Learn about glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and sex steroids, including their synthesis and secretion. Explore the causes and consequences of excessive secretion of sex steroids.
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