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Androgens are produced by 

A

Adrenals and ovaries

B

Ovaries and testes

C

Testes and adrenals

D

Adrenals only.

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding Androgens**: Androgens are a group of hormones that play a role in male traits and reproductive activity. The primary androgen is testosterone. 2. **Identifying the Sources of Androgens**: - Androgens are primarily produced in the testes, which are the male reproductive organs. - The adrenal glands also produce androgens, but in smaller amounts compared to the testes. 3. **Analyzing the Options**: - **Option A: Adrenals and Ovaries**: While adrenal glands produce androgens, ovaries primarily produce estrogens and progesterone, with only minimal androgen production. - **Option B: Ovaries and Testes**: This option includes ovaries, which are not significant producers of androgens. - **Option C: Testes and Adrenals**: This option correctly identifies both the testes and adrenal glands as sources of androgens. - **Option D: Adrenals Only**: This option is incorrect as it excludes the testes, which are the main source of androgens. 4. **Conclusion**: Based on the analysis, the correct answer is **Option C: Testes and Adrenals**. ---
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