Adrenal androgens
A) are produced in large amounts by the adrenal medulla.
B) stimulate the development of male sexual characteristics.
C) reduce the inflammatory response as a primary effect.
D) cause reabsorption of potassium and water.
E) have all of these properties.

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Adrenal androgens, such as testosterone, stimulate the development of male sexual characteristics. They are produced in smaller amounts by the adrenal cortex, rather than the adrenal medulla. They do not have a primary effect of reducing the inflammatory response or causing reabsorption of potassium and water.

Adrenal Androgens