Androsterone
Description
Androsterone is an Androgen Sexual Steroid Hormone produced and released primarily in the male Testes. In addition, some Androsterone is also secreted by the Adrenal Cortex and female Ovaries in small amounts. It is a male Pheromone.
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Biological Function of Androsterone
Sexual System
Androsterone is one of the Androgens responsible for the development of the Male Sexual System during and after puberty (however it is less androgenic than the primary Androgen, Testosterone).
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