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(A) Option $A$ is incorrect. The adrenal cortex,specifically the zona reticularis,secretes small amounts of androgenic steroids,not the adrenal medull

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Small amounts of androgenic steroids are secreted by the adrenal medulla.

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(A) Option $A$ is incorrect. The adrenal cortex,specifically the zona reticularis,secretes small amounts of androgenic steroids,not the adrenal medulla. The adrenal medulla secretes catecholamines like adrenaline and noradrenaline.Option $B$ is correct. Androgens play a major role in the development,maturation,and functions of the male accessory sex organs and influence male sexual behavior (libido).Option $C$ is correct. Estrogens are synthesized and secreted mainly by the growing ovarian follicles.Option $D$ is correct. Catecholamines (adrenaline and noradrenaline) are stress hormones that stimulate the breakdown of glycogen,lipids,and proteins to increase blood glucose levels.

Column-$I$	Column-$II$
$P$. Anterior Pituitary	$I$. $MSH$
$Q$. Intermediate Pituitary	$II$. $ADH$
$R$. Posterior Pituitary	$III$. $LH$
	$IV$. $FSH$
	$V$. $GH$
	$VI$. Oxytocin
	$VII$. $PRL$
	$VIII$. $TSH$
	$IX$. $ACTH$

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Match the following columns:
Column-$I$ Column-$II$
$P$. Anterior Pituitary $I$. $MSH$
$Q$. Intermediate Pituitary $II$. $ADH$
$R$. Posterior Pituitary $III$. $LH$
$IV$. $FSH$
$V$. $GH$
$VI$. Oxytocin
$VII$. $PRL$
$VIII$. $TSH$
$IX$. $ACTH$

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