wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

What is the use of testosterone? Why do we have two of them?

Open in App
Solution

A testosterone is the hormone produced in the testes that stimulates the development of secondary sexual characters in males.
Its important functions are
Development, maturation and functioning of the male accessory sex organs like vas deferens and seminal vesicles
Stimulate muscular growth, growth of facial hair, low pitch voice, etc., sperm production

Estrogen- It is a hormone produced in females by ovaries.
Functions of estrogen:-
It brings about the secondary sexual characters.
Growth and functioning of the female secondary sex organs.
Hope you understand!

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Progesterone
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon