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androgenGeneral name for any male sex hormone, of which testosterone is the most important. They are all steroids and are principally involved in the production of male secondary sexual characteristics (such as beard growth). How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Yet, as they do in hyenas, the
pregnant lemurs' androgens surged during critical periods when the
female fetuses were developing their sex organs. (c) Comparison of both prenatal
androgen excess in 46,XX individuals and prenatal androgen deficiency in
46,XY individuals to control conditions point to androgens as the
primary determinant of gender-related behavior.
There were also significant positive correlations between serum BPA and
various androgens. |
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