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Understanding Testosterone: Functions, Effects, and Importance

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                              TESTOSTERONE Testosterone is a hormone that plays a crucial role in the development and maintenance of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics. It is primarily produced in the testes in males, but smaller amounts are also produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands in females. Testosterone is an androgen hormone, which means it is responsible for the development and maintenance of masculine traits. In males, testosterone levels increase during puberty, triggering the development of primary sexual characteristics such as the growth of the testes and penis. It also stimulates the development of secondary sexual characteristics such as facial and body hair growth, deepening of the voice, and the growth of muscle mass and bone density. Testosterone is also involved in regulating libido (sex drive), sperm production, and overall mood and well-being. In females, testo...