ADRENAL GLAND-ANDROGENS
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SUMMARY
1. Main androgens = DHEA + testosterone.
2. In males ⟹ testosterone is produced in testes (majority) + adrenals (minor).
3. In females ⟹ testosterone is produced in ovaries (50%) + adrenals (50%).
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