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Human Endocrine System

Question

Which of the following is a major function of androgenic steroids secreted by the adrenal cortex?

Easy

A

Growth of axillary, facial and pubic hair
B

Maintenance of water and electrolyte balance
C

Metabolism of carbohydrates
D

Maintenance of calcium homeostasis

Solution

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).

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