Explain the role of testosterone in the development of genital anatomy.

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Chapter20: The Reproductive System
Section20.4: Female Reproductive Physiology
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Explain the role of testosterone in the development of genital anatomy.

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For the development of sexual and reproductive characteristics the hormone that helps is known as Testosterone. It belongs to androgen hormones.it is released into the bloodstream. It is controlled by the hypothalamus which instructs the pituitary glands. For the pituitary gland signal passes through testes.

 

 

 

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The role of testosterone in the development of genital anatomy is as follows-

  • Testosterone is an androgen hormone.
  • Testosterone is also called steroid hormone.
  • It is produced from testes.
  • Testosterone helps in the development of male sex organs.
  • It also helps in the development of secondary sex characteristics at puberty.
  • These developments include voice deepening, testes size, growth of facial body hair, and so on. 
  • It helps in the production of sperm and fat distribution.
  • It helps in the maintenance of muscle strength and mass.
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