The Release of Corticosteroids Is Triggered by the Sympathetic Nervous

question 78

True/False

The release of corticosteroids is triggered by the sympathetic nervous system acting on the adrenal medulla, while the secretion of catecholamines is triggered by the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland acting on the adrenal cortex.

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Definitions:

Testes

The male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa (sperm cells) and testosterone, located within the scrotum.

Scrotum

The pouch of skin that houses and protects the testicles in males, as well as regulates temperature for sperm production.

Testes

Male reproductive organs tasked with producing sperm and sex hormones, primarily testosterone.

Leydig Cells

Cells located within the testes that produce testosterone in response to luteinizing hormone.