Interesting tidbit of an article i found on bodybuilding.com
The physiological actions of testosterone in males are far reaching. For example:
* Growth of the penis, scrotum and testes during puberty
* Enlargement of the larynx (voice box) that results in a deepening of the voice
* Formation of functional sperm
* Stimulation of hair growth - especially in the pubic area, chest, face, and, sometimes, the back
* Increases in skin thickness and darkness
* Increases in libido (sex drive)
* Increases in basal (resting) metabolic rate
* Increases in red blood cell number and total blood volume
* Promotion of sodium and water retention in the kidneys
* Increases in muscle protein synthesis resulting in increased muscle mass
* Reductions in muscle glycogen breakdown during exercise
* Increased calcium retention in bone
* Decreased growth of hair on top of the head
* Increased activity of the sebaceous (sweat) glands, sometimes resulting in acne
* Promote a narrowing and strengthening of the pelvis
(Note: This list is meant to be illustrative rather than exhaustive. Testosterone has other effects on the body that are not listed.)
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02-11-2008, 03:25 PM #1
Some (positive and negative) side effects of testosterone.
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02-11-2008, 03:27 PM #2
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02-11-2008, 04:18 PM #3
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