TESTOSTERONEBy: Maddie Routhier

Production

Testosterone is primarily produced in the testes

A small amount is produced in the adrenal glands

Target Cells

Hair follicles Testes Muscles Vocal Cords Thyroid cartilage of Larynx

Testosterone at it’s peak

Testosterone is rapidly produced during puberty and reaches it’s peak around age 17.

Steriod: Testosterone

Average

The average man produces about 7 mg of Testosterone a day

What does testosterone do? Promotes maturation of sperm Influence sexual desire and behavior Stimulate metabolic processes (hair

growth, protein synthesis, etc.) Helps in development of male

secondary sexual characteristics Maintenance male reproductive tract

Low Testosterone Fatigue, depression, low sex drive, weight

gain Hypogonadism- diminished functional

activity of gonads Diabetes and high blood pressure have

also been linked with low testosterone levels

Too much testosterone? Can lead to infertility in both men and women Shrinking of testes False growth spurts and early puberty Increased risk of heart disease Atherosclerosis- heart condition that is linked with

high levels of testosterone

Synthetic Replacement

Methyltestosterone is a synthetic replacement of testosterone that can have the same effect as the natural hormone produced in the body

Testosterone Replacement Therapy

Doctors may prescribe an over the counter medicine that can help with hypogodanism