PHA 329 SYSTEMIC EFFECTS OF TESTOSTERONE

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Testosterone Systemic Effects? (Reproductive system)

  • Fetal: external/internal genitalia development, descent of testes through inguinal canal into scrotum

  • Puberty: growth of penis, testes, prostate; promotes spermatogenesis; libido


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Testosterone Systemic Effects? (Integumentary system)

  • Hair growth (pubic, axillary, face, chest, back)

  • increased sebum production by sebaceous gland (can contribute to acne)


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Testosterone Systemic Effects? (Metabolic/muscle)

  • protein synthesis

  • ↑ metabolic rate (5-10% higher)

  • ↑ skeletal muscle mass

  • overall anabolic effect


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Testosterone Systemic Effects? (Skeletal)

  • bone growth

  • ↑ bone mineral density (BMD)

  • eventually epiphyseal closure


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Testosterone Systemic Effects? (Hematologic)

erythropoiesis - ↑ production of erythrocytes (red blood cells) by ~20%

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Testosterone Systemic Effects? (Renal)

Na+/water reabsorption

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Testosterone Systemic Effects? (Vocal cords)

growth and thickening leading to voice deepening