Mesh term Testosterone
Browse to parent terms:Androstenols
Testosterone Congeners
Description
A potent androgenic steroid and major product secreted by the LEYDIG CELLS of the TESTIS. Its production is stimulated by LUTEINIZING HORMONE from the PITUITARY GLAND. In turn, testosterone exerts feedback control of the pituitary LH and FSH secretion. Depending on the tissues, testosterone can be further converted to DIHYDROTESTOSTERONE or ESTRADIOL.Browse to child terms:
Epitestosterone
Hydroxytestosterones
Methenolone
Methyltestosterone
Testosterone Propionate
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