NEETZoologyChemical Coordination and Integration
What are the effects of androgens on muscular growth?
Options
- AInhibition of growth
- BStimulation of growth
- CNo effect on growth
- DAntagonistic effect on growth
Correct answer
B. Stimulation of growth
Step-by-step solution
Androgens regulate the development, maturation and functions of the male accessory sex organs like epididymis, vas deferens, seminal vesicles, prostate gland, urethra etc. These hormones stimulate muscular growth , growth of facial and axillary hair, aggressiveness, low pitch of voice etc. Androgens play a major stimulatory role in the process of spermatogenesis (formation of spermatozoa). Androgens act on the central neural system and influence the male sexual behaviour (libido). These hormones produce anabolic (s