MICROANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Testosterone is the major sex hormone in males and plays a number of important roles, such as: The development of the penis and testes. The deepening of the voice during puberty. The appearance of facial and pubic hair starting at puberty; later in life, it may play a role in balding.

Detailed explanation-2: -Testosterone is produced in the testes and it is important for the development of male characteristics such as deepening of the voice, growth of facial and pubic hair, and growth of the penis and testes during puberty.

Detailed explanation-3: -Sexual stimulation and sexual activity cause testosterone levels to rise. Testosterone levels can drop during a long period of sexual inactivity. Low testosterone can also result in erectile dysfunction (ED).

Detailed explanation-4: -During male puberty, testosterone causes body hair, muscle growth, and a deepening voice. In adult life, it controls sex drive, maintains muscle mass, and helps make sperm. In females, testosterone is important for the growth of bones and muscles, and healthy organs.

Detailed explanation-5: -Your hypothalamus releases gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which triggers your pituitary gland to release luteinizing hormone (LH). LH then travels to your gonads and stimulates the production and release of testosterone.