The nurse instructs a client that the androgens produced by the adrenal glands support:
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. sebaceous gland stimulation.
2. cartilage growth of the larynx, producing a deeper-toned voice.
3. pubic hair growth.
4. skeletal growth spurt.
5. sperm production.
Correct Answer: 3,4
Rationale 1: The androgens produced by the adrenal glands do not support sebaceous gland stimulation.
Rationale 2: The androgens produced by the adrenal glands do not support cartilage growth of the larynx.
Rationale 3: Adrenal androgens have a role in the growth of pubic hair.
Rationale 4: Adrenal androgens are thought to influence the skeletal growth spurt in adolescents.
Rationale 5: The androgens produced by the adrenal glands do not support sperm production.
Global Rationale: Adrenal androgens have a role in the growth of pubic hair and influence the skeletal growth spurt in adolescents. They do not support sebaceous gland stimulation, cartilage growth of the larynx, or sperm production.
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