testosterone ↔ male reproductive system

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Testosterone is produced by the male reproductive system to maintain male reproductive function and promote spermatogenesis [1], promotes its fetal development in XY fetuses [2], and its deficiency or insensitivity causes disorders of the system [3].

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Physiology, Male Reproductive System - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf ncbi.nlm.nih.gov National Library of Medicine 3 facts

claimThe male reproductive system functions to produce androgens like testosterone to maintain male reproductive function, and to promote spermatogenesis and transport sperm into the female reproductive system for fertilization.

referenceNassar GN and Leslie SW state that testosterone physiology is a subject of study in the male reproductive system.

claimDisorders of the male reproductive system caused by decreased testosterone levels or testosterone insensitivity lead to symptoms including low libido, failure to ejaculate, decreased bone density, muscle loss, infertility, loss of body hair, and incomplete sexual development if the disorder is congenital or acquired before puberty.

Reproductive Hormones endocrine.org Endocrine Society 1 fact

claimIn a fetus with XY chromosomes, the testes produce Anti-Müllerian Hormone (AMH), which causes the Müllerian ducts to disappear, and testosterone, which promotes the development of the male reproductive system.