Question

Androgens are secreted from

• A. Ovary and placenta
• B. Testis and adrenal
• C. Ovary and testes
• D. Only testis

Answer 1

The correct option is B Testis and adrenal

Androgens are secreted from testis and adrenal glands.

Androstenedione (Andro) is an androgenic steroid produced by the testes, adrenal cortex, and ovaries. While androstenediones are converted metabolically to testosterone and other androgens, they are also the parent structure of estrone.

The hormones produced by the adrenal glands include aldosterone, cortisol, epinephrine and norepinephrine. The adrenal glands also make small amounts of the sex hormones testosterone and estrogen. The ovaries and testicles make the majority of sex hormones.