IN the adrenal gland, androgens are produced by the cells in the____________?
Correct answer: A. Zona reticularis
- A. Zona reticularis
- B. Zona glomerulosa
- C. Zona fasciculata
- D. Medulla
Explanation
The zona reticularis produces adrenal androgens, chiefly dehydroepiandrosterone and androstenedione. The zona glomerulosa produces aldosterone, while the zona fasciculata produces cortisol.
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