Question

Besides testes, androgens are also produced by

• A. Thyroid
• B. Thymus
• C. Adrenal medulla
• D. Adrenal cortex

Answer 1

The correct option is D Adrenal cortex

A. Thyroid gland is situated between the trachea and larynx in the neck and secretes thyroxine hormone which increases oxygen consumption by metabolically active tissues.

B. Thymus gland is associated with the development of immune system and present on the dorsal side of heart. It secretes thymosin hormone which plays an important role in the differentiation of T-lymphocytes.

C. Adrenal medulla is part of adrenal gland and secretes adrenaline and nor-adrenaline hormones.

D. Adrenal cortex is part of adrenal gland and secretes glucocorticoids (cortisol,) mineralocorticoids (aldosterone) and sexocorticoids (androgens).

Hence, beside testes, androgens are also produced by adrenal cortex.

So, the correct answer is 'Adrenal cortex'.