The adrenal androgens

Question 1

are synthesised in..

Answer 1

the Zona reticularis

Question 2

released as

Answer 2

weak androgens

- DHEA/ Androstenedione

Question 3

redundant in?

Answer 3

males

• in females may cause growth of pubic and axillary hair
• responsible for female libido
• secondary sex characteristics

Question 4

classical CAH In females causes

Answer 4

• external virilization of genitalia
• hirsutism (inappropriate hair growth)
• male pattern hair growth
• severe acne
• oligomenorrhoea
• XS androgens -pregnenolone /17-OHP