40.Androgen is a A. Gas B. Hormone C. Male flower D. Male hormone
Option D Androgen is a steroid hormone which is secreted from adrenal cortex in males. It is a sexocorticoid or a sex hormone. Testosterone is the principle androgen secreted in males. It stimulates the development of secondary sexual characters in males. Androgens are secreted as DHEA (Dehydroxy Epiandrosterone) which is a precursor of testosterone. Hence, androgen is a male hormone.
