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Small amounts of …A… steroids are also secreted by …B… cortex, which play a role in the growth of axial hair, pubic hair and facial hair during puberty. Choose the correct combination for A and B.

Answer: (B)

Solution

Glucocorticoids and mineralocorticoids regulate metabolism and electrolyte balance respectively, and cortisol is itself a glucocorticoid — none of these drives hair

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