Testosterone and it's function Flashcards

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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..

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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 )

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Testosterone is also essential for developing of primary..

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sex organs

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Testosterone is also essential for developing s..

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sperm ( Spermatogenic cells need testosterone in order to stimulate their activity )

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When there’s an increase testosterone concentration, it causes maturation of..

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Penis and Testes

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