THE IMPORTANT HORMONES OF THE ADRENAL GLANDS(ADRENAL SEX HORMONES) Flashcards
1
Q
Adrenal sex hormones is produced in the _____________?
A
Inner zone
2
Q
Adrenal sex hormones is seen mostly in?
A
Males
3
Q
Where is adrenal sex hormones can be converted?
A
Skin
Liver Adipose tissues
4
Q
How is adrenal sex hormones converted?
A
By Aromatization
5
Q
What is the assay used in Adrenal sex hormones?
A
Zimmerman reaction
6
Q
This the the metabolites of androgen?
A
17-ketosteroids
7
Q
What happens in Zimmerman reaction?
A
17-ketosteroid react with metadinitrobenzene in alcoholic alkali
8
Q
What is the color of Zimmerman reaction?
A
Red purple color
9
Q
The appearance of red purple color (complex) will indicate?
A
the presence and concentration of Androgens
