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Record 1 2005-05-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Hormones
  • Genetics
  • Reproduction (Medicine)
DEF

The male hormone produced by the testes which is responsible for the secondary sex characteristics.

CONT

The rising concentration of testosterone in the blood feeds back to specific areas of the brain to modulate further secretion of gonadotropin by the pituitary and to activate male sexual behavior.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Hormones
  • Génétique
  • Reproduction (Médecine)
CONT

L'augmentation du taux de testostérone dans le sang agit en retour sur certaines zones du cerveau afin de contrôler la sécrétion de gonadotrope par l'hypophyse et stimuler l'activité sexuelle du mâle.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Hormonas
  • Genética
  • Reproducción (Medicina)
DEF

Hormona masculina producida por los testículos que influye sobre los caracteres sexuales secundarios.

CONT

Muchos hombres con VIH tienen niveles bajos de testosterona.

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