Question

Write two important functions of testosterone ?

Answer 1

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Testis is a male gonad and is located in the scrotum, outside the body. Testosterone is the male hormone which is secreted from the interstitial cells of testis.

The functions of testosterone are :

• It helps in the growth of testis in puberty.
• It also helps in the growth of secondary sex organs in male like scrotum, prostate gland etc. in puberty.
• It also helps to develop secretory sex characters in male.
• It helps in spermatogenesis.
• It increases Basal metabolic rate of the body.
• It helps in the growth of muscles and bones.
• It helps in the synthesis of protein in the body.
• It helps in stimulating erythropoiesis.

Answer 2

Answer:

Testosterone is a sex hormone that plays important roles in the body. In men, it's thought to regulate sex drive (libido), bone mass, fat distribution, muscle mass and strength, and the production of red blood cells and sperm. A small amount of circulating testosterone is converted to estradiol, a form of estrogen

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