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Testosterone

Testosterone. Nick Showalter. Where Testosterone is Produced. Testosterone is produced by the testes in males and ovaries in females. Small amounts are also made in the adrenal gland. Target Cell. Testosterone targets all cells. It targets Sertoli cells to help with sperm production.

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Testosterone

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  1. Testosterone Nick Showalter

  2. Where Testosterone is Produced • Testosterone is produced by the testes in males and ovaries in females. Small amounts are also made in the adrenal gland.

  3. Target Cell • Testosterone targets all cells. It targets Sertoli cells to help with sperm production.

  4. What Causes Testosterone to be Produced • Testosterone is produced in puberty to develop secondary sex traits.

  5. Life Cycle • Testosterone starts to develop in early childhood and is present throughout peoples life.

  6. Diagram • Testosterone is a steroid.

  7. How it Enters the Cell • Testosterone enters the target cell by simple diffusion.

  8. Typical Amount • The low limit of testosterone levels in men is about 300 nanograms per deciliter and the upper normal limit is approximately 1000-1200 ng/dl.

  9. What Testosterone Causes the Body to do • Testosterone is responsible for growth and sexual arousal.

  10. Atypical Amount • If there is too much testosterone it is bad for the kidneys, liver, and heart. Your testicles can also shrink. • If there is too little it can cause sterility.

  11. Synthetic Replacement • There are pills and testosterone gels to help people with low T. • 1 in every 4 men have low T.

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