pituitary gland ↔ testosterone

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The pituitary gland regulates the production of testosterone by the testes [1], and its potential direct connection to the testicle influences the rhythmicity of testosterone and luteinizing hormone [2].

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Reproductive Hormones endocrine.org Endocrine Society 1 fact

claimThe brain and the pituitary gland, located at the base of the brain, regulate the production of testosterone by the testes.

Seasonal Changes of Serum Gonadotropins and Testosterone in ... frontiersin.org Frontiers 1 fact

claimIf the rhythmicity of testosterone and luteinizing hormone reflected a direct connection between the pituitary gland and the testicle, there would be two testosterone peaks every year.