Androgens are hormones produced by the leydig cells or institial cells of testis. The androgens perform the following function :
1. It regulates the developement , maturationand functions of the male accessory sex organs like epidydimis, vas deferens etc.
2. It regulates muscular growth, growth of facial hair.
3. It plays an important role in the stimulation of the process of spematogenesis.
Explain the following :
(a) Insulin lowers the blood sugar level.
(b) Hypothalamus and pituitary function as an integrated and coordinated system.
(c)Body growth is greatly accelerated at puberty in the male.
(d) Adrenal medulla and the sympathetic nervous system function as a closely integrated system.
(e) Pituitary gland regulates the reproductive system.