Excess Production of Hormones by the Zona Reticularis May Lead

Question

Excess production of hormones by the zona reticularis may lead to which disorder?
A) aldosteronism
B) gigantism
C) pheochromocytoma
D) adrenogenital syndrome
E) Cushing's disease

Accepted Answer

Excess production of hormones by the zona reticularis of the adrenal cortex can lead to adrenogenital syndrome, also known as congenital adrenal hyperplasia. This results in an excess production of androgens, which can cause masculinization of females and premature puberty in males.