Which of these statements does NOT describe dehydroepiandrosterone
A)It is the most abundant adrenal androgen.
B)It is controlled by the gonadotropic hormones.
C)It is responsible for the development and maintenance of the female sex drive.
D)It is a precursor of testosterone.

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Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) is primarily controlled by adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), not by gonadotropic hormones. Gonadotropic hormones primarily regulate the function of the gonads (ovaries and testes), while ACTH influences the adrenal glands, where DHEA is produced.

Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe Dehydroepiandrosterone