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In females adrenal glands are the exclusive source for secretion of?

A
Estrogen
B
Testosterone
C
DHEAS
D
Progesterone
High-Yield Explanation
Adrenal Androgens:- Adrenal gland exclusively secretes DHEA (DEHYDROEPIANDROSTERONE) from adrenal coex, especially during fetal life. It also secretes progesterone & oestrogens in minute quantity, which are female sex hormones, but they primarily come from ovaries. Testosterone in females comes from both ovaries and adrenal glands, but majority from ovaries.

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