Testosterone:
Testosterone is a sex hormone and anabolic steroid of males. Testosterone plays a vital role in male's reproductive system.
Testicles:
Testicles are two egg-shaped glands, that are present inside the Scrotum. The testicle looks like a smooth, firm egg. They produces male hormones and sperm.
Testosterone produces in the male's testicles.
Testicles are also known as Testes. One testicle may be larger than the other testicle.
The adult testicle size range is about 15ml to 35ml.
History of testosterone:
- Adolf Butendant, a scientist, who firstly discovered testosterone hormone.
- He discovered this hormone in 1929.
- Ernst Laqueur, firstly isolated testosterone hormone.
- He named it testosterone in May, 1935.
Functions of testosterone:
- It maintains normal sexual development.
- It produces Red Blood cells.
- It increases muscles mass.
- It boosts body energy.
- It maintains male physical characters.
- It helps in the growth of facial and body hairs.
- It sharpens the memory.
What happens if Testosterone is in high level?
- Shrinkage of testicles
- Damage heart muscles
- High level cholesterol
- High level blood pressure
- Insomnia
- Headache
- Mood changes
- Restricted growth
- Irritability
- Increased appetite
- Aggressive behavior
- Acne
What happens if Testosterone is in low level?
- Low sex drive
- Depression
- Fatigue
- Loss of muscles mass
- Loss of body hairs
- COPD lungs disease
- Type-2 diabetes
- Obesity
Factors that effects the levels of testosterone:
- Gene changes
- Age
- Weight
- Sleep
- Medication
- Alcohol
- Illness
- Testicular infection
- Steroids
Tags
HORMONE