Androgens

Q.

Write a short note on testes. [3 MARKS]

Q. What are sex hormones? Why are they named so? State their functions. [3 MARKS]

Q. Which one of the following statement is incorrect ?

1. Glucagon is secreted by pancreas
2. Androgen is produced by ovary
3. Oxytocin is secreted by pituitary
4. Thyroxine is secreted by thyroid

Q. Which of the following is true for adrenal androgens?

1. Androgens are secreted from the adrenal cortex
2. Androgens are secreted from the adrenal medulla
3. Major androgen secreted from the adrenal cortex is testosterone
4. Androgens are involved in creating and maintaining the differences between men and women.

Q.

Which of the following is a male hormone?

1. Estrogen

2. Progesterone

3. HCG

4. Androgen