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Androgens are a class of corticoid secreted by the adrenal medulla, the interior endocrine gland of the adrenal gland. Also called sex hormones.

Androgens is Responsible for some secondary sex characteristics in females

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What are androgens and estrogens examples of?

Androgens and estrogens are hormones. Examples of androgens are testosterone, dihydroxytestosterone, and examples of estrogens include estradiol.


Androgens are produced by?

interstitial cells


Which gland secretes androgens?

testes


What gland releases androgens?

In men, luteinizing hormone stimulates the production of male sex hormones called androgens by the inerstitial cells of the testes. Testosterone is the most important androgen. Source: Human Anatomy. Sixth Edition.


What are the names of male hormones?

Androgens .


What class of hormonal agents interacts with oral anticoagulants?

Androgens


What is an androstenediol?

An androstenediol is any of a group of related steroid androgens.


What is an androstane?

An androstane is the steroid hydrocarbon from which all androgens are derived.


Are the sex hormones from the adrenal cortex primarily androgens?

Yes, the sex hormones from the adrenal cortex are primarily androgens. The adrenal cortex produces hormones such as dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA), androstenedione, and testosterone which are considered androgens. These hormones play a role in the development of male secondary sex characteristics.


What does the reticularis zona of adrenal cortex produses?

The zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex produces androgens, including dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) and androstenedione. These androgens can be further converted into testosterone and estrogens in peripheral tissues.


Deep voice and the muscular body characteristic in males are a product of what?

androgens


Which hormones influence some sex-related characteristics?

gonadocorticoids androgens