Difference between revisions of "Sex Hormones"
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Sex hormones are produced by the zona reticularis of the adrenal glands in addition to those produced by the ovary and testis: | Sex hormones are produced by the zona reticularis of the adrenal glands in addition to those produced by the ovary and testis: | ||
*'''Testis''': Produces '''androgens''': | *'''Testis''': Produces '''androgens''': | ||
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**Decreased hair growth. | **Decreased hair growth. | ||
**Increased skin pigmentation. | **Increased skin pigmentation. | ||
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Revision as of 14:16, 21 February 2011
Sex hormones are produced by the zona reticularis of the adrenal glands in addition to those produced by the ovary and testis:
- Testis: Produces androgens:
- Increase mitoses in skin.
- Increase sebaceous secrretion.
- Increase hair growth.
- Ovary: Produces oestrogens and progesterone. Effects of oestrogens include:
- Decreased collagen production.
- Decreased sebaceous secretion.
- Decreased epidermal thickness.
- Decreased hair growth.
- Increased skin pigmentation.