Which zone of the adrenal cortex is the primary source of adrenal androgens like DHEA?
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Correct answer: Zona reticularis
The zona reticularis is the innermost layer of the cortex. It expresses the enzymes necessary to divert steroid precursors into the androgenic pathway, producing DHEA and androstenedione.
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