endocrinology Flashcards
1
Q
How does Testosterone affect sexual function/arousal in females
A
Role in sexual function
* E2 and T directly enhance limbic system response to sexual stimuli
- Demonstrated through MRI studies of brain activation to sexual stimulus; given E2, T
* Androgen receptor present in vaginal mucosa
- Aromatase and 5-alpha-reductase enzymes in vaginal tissues
- T has vasodilatory effect enhance blood flow and lubrication
