DHEA Is Secreted by the Adrenal Gland, and Then Converted

question 87

Multiple Choice

DHEA is secreted by the adrenal gland, and then converted to estrogens and testosterone by the

• A) pituitary gland.
• B) peripheral reproductive cells.
• C) gonadotropic cells.
• D) interstitial cells.

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