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Site of testosterone production in males
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Adrenals and Leydig cells of the testis
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Site of testosterone synthesis in females
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adrenals and ovary
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Androgens anabolic effect
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retention of nitrogen, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, and decreae urinary excretion of calcium
increase protein anabolism decrease amino acid catabolism |
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stimulate the production of RBCs
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Androgens
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Indications of androgens in males
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1' hypogonadism
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism delayed puberty |
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indications of androgens in females
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inoperable carcinoma of the breast
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Distribution of androgens
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98% bound to TEBG, albumin, and other proteins
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Metabolism of androgens
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inactivation 1' in the liver
90% excreted as conjugates 6% excreted in feces |
