Testosterone
Testosterone is the principal androgen or male sex a hormone and is secreted primarily by the testes (male endocrine glands in the scrotum).
Testosterone is important for :
- Development and function of male sex organs.
- Secondary sexual characteristics. e.g. body hair, muscle development, voice change.
See also: What is a Hormone ?
For further general information including the locations of the endocrine glands, see the Endocrine Glands of the Human Body.
More about the Endocrine System
- Introduction to the Endocrine System
- What is a hormone ?
- Water Soluble Hormones vs Fat Soluble Hormones
- Triggers for Hormone Release
- Hormone Regulation Feedback Mechanism
- Major Glands of the Endocrine System
- The Pituitary Gland
- The Adrenal Glands
- Non-endocrine tissues that release hormones
- Conditions of the Endocrine System
- Diabetes
