THE ROLES OF TESTOSTERONE

Question 1

in relation to sperm, what does testosterone trigger

Answer 1

spermatogenesis

Question 2

what can testosterone be converted to

Answer 2

dihydrotestosterone and estradiol

Question 3

what are the 5 functions of testosterone

Answer 3

spermatogenesis, maintenance of the reproductive tract
libido
secondary sex effect
anabolic effect (bone and mm mass)

Question 4

what promotes prostate growth during puberty

Answer 4

DHT

Question 5

where is testosterone converted into dihydrotestosterone

Answer 5

scalp and prostate

Question 6

what enzyme is required for testosterone conversion into dht

Answer 6

5a aromatoase

Question 7

where does excess DHT bind

Answer 7

androgen receptors in hair follicles

Question 8

what causes male pattern baldness

Answer 8

Testosterone is converted into DHT via 5a aromatase in the scalp. when there is excess DHT it will bind to androgen receptors in the hair follicles which causes male pattern baldness