GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What hormone produced by the testes controls the development of physical characteristics in mature men?
A
Estrogen
B
Adrenaline
C
Testosterone
D
Insulin
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Testosterone is a hormone that is responsible for many of the physical characteristics specific to adult males.

Detailed explanation-2: -Testosterone is the main sex hormone found in men. It controls male physical features. The testes (testicles) make testosterone.

Detailed explanation-3: -Testosterone is the most important sex hormone in men. More than 95% of the endogenous testosterone is produced in the testes, with 6–7 mg secreted every day. Testosterone is produced by the Leydig cells in the interstitial compartment in response to LH binding to its specific Leydig cell membrane receptor.

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