Testosterone By: Lisa Krivoshein & Carli Brown
Steroid Hormone steroid that acts as a hormone
Where does is secrete? Testicles of males Outer layer of adrenal glands
Functions Helps development during puberty in males Facial and body hair, muscle development and deeper voice In adults testosterone is responsible for maintaining secondary sex characteristics Stimulates spermatogenesis
Negative or Positive Negative for men Testosterone is necessary for health and well-being
Hyper Heart Disease Increased breast size Sleep apnea Cyst growth in prostate Fluid retention Skin problems
Hypo infertility, decrease sexual function and desire, erectile dysfunction, hair loss, decreased muscle mass, and osteoporosis
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