Androgen action

Androgens promote the expression of male secondary sexual characteristics, promote sperm formation, and promote protein synthesis. Androgens are secreted by the testes in males. They can help mature male sexual organs. Androgens are also found in females, and their main effects are to promote the growth of body hair, armpit hair, and pubic hair. Androgens are decisive factors for the growth and development of male sexual organs. In addition, androgens can act on the hypothalamus and pituitary gland. In addition, androgens can also promote the formation of male secondary sexual characteristics, resulting in Adam's apple.