a male sex hormone

The male sex hormones. Actually produced by women as well in smaller amounts by the ovaries.

(an´ dro jens) • The male sex steroids.

A group of steroid hormones that cause masculinization.

A group of hormones that cause the development of male secondary sex characteristics, including facial hair, deep voice, and increase in muscle mass.

A steroid hormone that develops and maintains masculine characteristics. They also are potent stimulators of linear growth in children whose epiphyses has not closed yet. They also promote muscle growth.

Substances conducive to masculinization, such as the hormone testosterone.

Hormones produced in smaller amounts by women - responsible for facial hair and other secondary masculine characteristics

hormones, such as testosterone, produced from the testes that promote secondary male characteristics.

Steroid hormones, e.g. testosterone, produced by the testes, ovaries and adrenal cortex, with major actions on male and female reproductive characteristics and function.

Hormones that begin production at puberty in both males and females. Androgens stimulate the production of sebum, which is why nearly everyone experiences some acne lesions during adolescence.

Hormones made by the adrenal glands that are turned into estrogen by the enzyme aromatase.

Hormones produced in both males and females and are responsible for many functions including the stimulation of adrenaline. Commonly thought of as sex hormones.

A type of sex hormone present in both women's and men's bodies. There are four types of androgens, the most common being testosterone. Androgens are produced by the ovaries, adrenal glands and other tissues. They play a key role in regulating certain body functions, including the growth spurt at puberty. They may help to regulate organ function, including the reproductive organs, kidneys, liver and muscles. During menopause, androgen levels decline, which can lead to a decreased sex drive.

Hormones that stimulates male characteristics, such as the testosterone. Women also produce androgens in lesser quantities than men, and estrogens overshadow androgens in women.

Male sex hormones, such as testosterone and androstenedione.

The main class of male sex hormones.

male sex hormones. See testosterone.

Male sex hormones, made in the testes in men, ovaries in women, and the adrenals in both men and women.

Male sex hormones, made in the testes in men, ovaries in women, and the adrenal cortex in men and women.

Hormones that stimulate sebaceous glands in addition to other effects on the body. Present in both males and females, androgens are responsible for physical maturation in males and therefore occur in much higher levels in males. Males tend to have more severe acne than females.

Usually refers to male hormones such as testosterone or hormones produced by the adrenal glands. (andros from Greek meaning man, gennan meaning to produce).

Sex hormones found naturally in a woman's body, which is produced by the ovaries, adrenal glands and other tissues. Androgens play a key role in regulating certain bodily functions, including the growth spurt at puberty. It is believed to regulate the function of many organs, including the reproductive tract, kidneys, liver and muscles. During menopause, androgen levels drop by more than 50 percent, which can result in, among other things, a decreased sex drive. Increased doses of androgen also can promote male characteristics, such as hair formation and a deepening voice.

Male sex hormones that can be converted to estrogens.

The male sex hormones which are responsible for producing the male characteristics such as facial hair and deep voice.

The medical term for male hormones.

another term for male hormones such as testosterone.

Male sex hormones produced by the testicles and, in small amounts, by the adrenal glands.

a class of masculine sex hormones produced by the testes and, to a lesser extent, by the adrenal gland.

male sex hormones, eg testosterone

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Male sex hormones produced by the testes in the male and the ovaries and adrenal glands in the female. close window

hormones (such as testosterone) responsible for the development of masculine traits. Androgens are also called male hormones.

are male hormones, such as testosterone.

steroids responsible for exerting masculinizing physical effects on the body.

The group of "male" sex hormones, one of which is testosterone. (page 102)

Male sex hormones such as testosterone and DHEAS.

Male hormones that promote the development of secondary sex characteristics. Testosterone formed in the testicles is the most important androgen.

A group of hormones that promote the development and maintenance of male sex characteristics

A class of sex hormones associated with the development and maintenance of the secondary male sex characteristics, sperm induction, and sexual differentiation.

Hormones that stimulate the activity of the accessory sex organs of the male, encourage development of male sex characteristics, or prevent changes in the latter.

The masculinizing hormones such as androsterone and testosterone produced by testes.

Sex steroid hormones, including testosterone, found in higher levels in males than females. They are responsible for male sexual maturation.

male hormones released following stimulation by anterior pituitary hormones called gonadotrophins. We measure total testosterone, DHEA-S (not DHEA) and andros- tenedione. MSH controls pulsatile release of gonadotrophins. Abnormalities in androgens are found in 40% of patients with MSH deficiency

Male sex hormones. Testosterone is one example.

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the main hormones testosterone and dihydrotestosterone secreted from the testes

steroid hormones with specific effects on tissue growth (muscle, fat, skin, hair and others) and brain function.

The "male" sex hormones. Actually produced by women as well (though in smaller quantities and with little absorbtion).

Hormones such as testosterone that develop and maintain secondary sex characteristics.

Sex hormones found naturally in a woman's body that are produced by the ovaries, adrenal glands (glands on top of the kidneys), and other tissues. Androgens play a key role in regulating certain bodily functions, including the growth spurt at puberty, and are believed to regulate the function of many organs, including the reproductive tract, kidneys, liver, and muscles. During menopause, androgen levels drop by more than 50 percent, which can result in a decreased sex drive, among other things. Androgens also can promote male characteristics, such as hair formation and a deepening voice.

The male hormones, such as testosterone.

A male-type hormone found in both men and women that stimulates oil production in hair follicles. Click to read more about Acne and its causes.

Male sex hormones, responsible for the development of male secondary sex characteristics including facial hair and a deep voice. Most androgens, including the principal one, testosterone, are produced in the testes. Small amounts of androgens are also produced in a woman's ovaries and adrenal glands.

Primarily male steroid hormones that are produced in the adrenal glands and ovaries in women (see Menopause).

steroid hormones responsible for the development and maintenance of male physical characteristics

Male hormones. The most active male hormone, testosterone, is produced by the testicles. Other male hormones are produced by the adrenal glands. (See Mr PHIP No. 5)

Male hormones.The most active male hormone, testosterone, is produced by the testicles. Other male hormones are produced by the adrenal glands. (See information sheet number 5)

Male hormones that produce and protect male characteristics within the male body. The common being testosterone.

Male sex hormones that are present in both men and women but in different quantities and producing different effects.

Male sex hormones. Androgens are produced mainly in the testes. Testosterone is the most important androgen produced by the body. Androgens regulate the male reproductive functions, the development of the male sexual characteristics and have general effects on metabolism. Natural and synthetic androgens can be used as drugs.

Male hormones (literally, "male makers") including testosterone (the Big T) , dihydrotestosterone, androstenedione, etc. Testosterone is the primary molecule of male maturation, development and individuation. Feminist propaganda to the contrary, in humans it is generally testosterone deficits that that occasion fear, insecurity, rage, irritability, etc. These in turn motivate personal irresponsibility, gratuitous violence, juvenile pack-like activities, and other stupid/dangerous so-called "male behaviors". Chronic low T levels ( AKA "hypotestosteronemia") presage loss of libido, confidence, courage, fathering instincts and other mature masculine traits. (Indeed it should not take research reports to convince the half-sentient that most aggression is sponsored by fear and insecurity rather than self-assurance and aplomb.) According to Erich Fromm, low T characteristics also predispose men to gratefully lose themselves in larger bodies that promise a sense of protection, purpose and identity. You see where this is going...

Male sex hormones (like testosterone) that cause development of male characteristics and sex organs.

Stereoid hormones that control the development and maintenance of masculine characteristics. Testosterone is a example of a potent androgens.

The "male" hormones responsible for encouraging masculine characteristics.

Androgens are often referred to as male hormones.

Hormones produced by the adrenal gland which, when found in excess, may lead to fertility problems in both men and women. Elevated levels of androgens may be found in women with polycystic ovaries.

Hormones that stimulate male sexual development and secondary male sex characteristics.