Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
The hormone produced by both, the adrenal cortex and testis is:

• A. epinephrine
• B. norepinephrine
• C. aldosterone
• D. testosterone

Answer 1

The correct option is D testosterone

(A) Epinephrine or adrenaline is released by the adrenal medulla.

(B) Norepinephrine or noradrenaline is also released by the adrenal medulla of the adrenal gland.

(C) Aldosterone is produced by adrenal cortex only.

(D) Testosterone is secreted primarily by the testicles of males. Small amounts of androgenic steroids are also secreted by the adrenal cortex.

So the correct answer is testosterone.