GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Testosterone is the main sex hormone in men. Most testosterone is made in the testes (testicles). Small amounts are also made in your adrenal gland (in the kidney).

Detailed explanation-2: -Testosterone’s Role. Testosterone is the major sex hormone in males and plays a number of important roles, such as: The development of the penis and testes.

Detailed explanation-3: -FSH is necessary for sperm production (spermatogenesis). LH stimulates the production of testosterone, which is necessary to continue the process of spermatogenesis. Testosterone is also important in the development of male characteristics, including muscle mass and strength, fat distribution, bone mass and sex drive.

Detailed explanation-4: -Types of female sex hormones. The two main female sex hormones are estrogen and progesterone. Although testosterone is considered a male hormone, females also produce and need a small amount of this, too.

Detailed explanation-5: -Oestrogen is considered to be the ‘female’ hormone, whereas testosterone is considered the ‘male’ hormone. However, both hormones are present in both sexes.