Which of the following is a major function of androgenic steroids secreted by the adrenal cortex?
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a
Growth of axillary, facial and pubic hair
b
Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance
c
Metabolism of carbohydrates
d
Maintenance of calcium homeostasis
answer is A.
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Androgenic steroids (sex corticoids) secreted by the adrenal cortex play a role in the growth of axillary, pubic and facial hair during puberty.Mineralocorticoids of adrenal cortex maintain water, electrolyte balance.Glucocorticoids of adrenal cortex play a role in metabolism of carbohydrates.Calcium homeostasis is maintained by hormones of thyroid (TCT) and parathyroid glands (PTH).