The answer to the question: The "zona reticularis" of the adrenal cortex produces:___, would be, A: Androgens.
Explanation:
The adrenal glands, also known as suprarenal, are glands that sit atop the kidneys and are central to the production of several hormones that mediate on metabolism, sexual characteristics and reproduction activities, among many others. The two glands, one on each kidney, has a very particular shape, and both are divided into the following layers: adrenal cortex and medulla. The cortex is further divided into three layers itself: glomerulosa, fasciculata and finally, the innermost is known as the zona reticularis. This particular layer produces androgens, most important of which is androstenedione (precursor for testosterone) and DHEA. These hormones will later move on to the gonads where they will be activated.
This is because our natural fight or flight kicks in and the only thing we can think about is getting away from the stress. A lot of people who are experiencing stress don’t think logically in the moment.
