Major sources of androgen in females are all except :
Correct Answer: Corpus luteum
Description: Androgen Production in Females Testosterone Androstenedione DHEA DHEA-S Ovary 25% 50% 20% Adrenal Coex 25% 50% 50% 100% Androstenedione 50% DHEA-S 30% 50% of Androstenidione is peripherally conveed to testosterone Testosterone is 80% bound to SHBG and 19% to Albumin, hence only 1% is free and active In Hirsute women 2% free and active In Men 3% free and active Ref: Clinical Gynecologic Endocrinology and Infeility; Eighth Edition; Chapter 13
Category:
Gynaecology & Obstetrics
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now