The hormones produced from the adrenal cortex | vedclass

Name: Exam Paper Generator | JEE NEET Paper Generator | Vedclass
Brand: Vedclass
Rating: 5 (35 reviews)

Question

(B) The adrenal cortex produces hormones such as cortisol (glucocorticoids),aldosterone (mineralocorticoids),and sex corticoids. These hormones are de

Vedclass · Accepted Answer

Steroids

Vedclass · Answer

(B) The adrenal cortex produces hormones such as cortisol (glucocorticoids),aldosterone (mineralocorticoids),and sex corticoids. These hormones are derived from cholesterol and are classified as steroids. Similarly,sex hormones produced by the gonads (testosterone,estrogen,progesterone) are also steroid hormones. Therefore,both adrenal cortical hormones and sex hormones are chemically steroids.

The hormones produced from the adrenal cortex and sex hormones are chemically ........

Similar Questions

Select the correct matching of a hormone,its source,and its function.

Which hormone induces vasodilation,increases oxygen consumption,and promotes gluconeogenesis?

Which hormone is secreted during an allergy?

Deficiency in the activity of the adrenal cortex leads to:

For secretion of aldosterone,adrenal cortex is stimulated by $-$

Vedclass Test Series

Exam Paper Generator

Online Exam Module