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Sir/Mam, What is the difference between Androgen and Testosterone ?


ruhankoka786 8th Nov, 2020
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Sohamsengupta8 8th Nov, 2020

Hello student,

We all know that hormones can control us. That means it can controls our desire, activities, sleeping etc. Actually androgens are a group of male sexual hormones. Androgens help a man to growth of male organs,male characteristics.

However testosterone is the most important androgen. I hope you understand. Hope this will help you

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22nd Nov, 2020
thanks g
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mansiprofessional234 Student Expert 8th Nov, 2020
Hey!
Androgen is a  steroid that has affinity for and activates androgen receptors within cells. Testosterone is a type of androgen, as is the more potent DHT, and the various adrenal androgens . To know more about the biology syllabus and topics and notes for NEET2021 EXAM , follow the given link:
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Aadarsh Gupta 8th Nov, 2020

Hello Aspirant,

Androgen” refers to male hormones, “testosterone” is a type of hormone. Other hormones that fall under the androgen bucket include androstenedione, DHT, DHEA, and DHEA-S.

While both men and women produce androgens, men produce more.

It’s like the difference between “animal” and “dog.” Testosterone is a type of androgen. There are other androgens, such as DHT (Testosterone with a single rather than double bond across the 4 and 5 carbons.

Hope this helps you

Feel free to ask any question

All the best for your future

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