Testosterone and it's function Flashcards
Testosterone is essential for different parts of our bodies, list all parts it has an effect on, how it benefits it and how it gets created..
The brain ( Regulates testosterone production sending a signal to the pituitary gland telling it to send a message to the testicles )
The pituitary gland - the centre of our brain ( tells the testicles to produce testosterone )
Our muscles ( Adding testosterone can increase our muscle strength and mass and preventing a decrease from low testosterone ) - Also increases body fat such as "pot belly"
Our bones ( with low testosterone it weakens our bones and its density increasing our risks of osteoporosis )
The penis ( low testosterone can lead to problems to the penis not being able to have an erection )
Testosterone is also essential for developing of primary..
sex organs
Testosterone is also essential for developing s..
sperm ( Spermatogenic cells need testosterone in order to stimulate their activity )
When there’s an increase testosterone concentration, it causes maturation of..
Penis and Testes