NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

FEMALE SEX GLAND OVARIES ÖOGENESIS AND MENSTRUAL CYCLE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The male sex hormone
A
estrogen
B
testosterone
C
progestrone
D
prostate gland
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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.

Detailed explanation-2: -Normal Results Normal measurements for these tests: Male: 300 to 1, 000 nanograms per deciliter (ng/dL) or 10 to 35 nanomoles per liter (nmol/L) Female: 15 to 70 ng/dL or 0.5 to 2.4 nmol/L.

Detailed explanation-3: -Testosterone is believed to be responsible for typically male behaviors, such as aggression, competitiveness and superior visuo-spatial abilities. Males also have a surge of testosterone during puberty, and this is responsible for secondary sexual characteristics such as facial hair and deepening voice.

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