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What are the roles of testosterone and estrogen in the development of strength, fat-free mass, and fat mass?

Respuesta :

testosterone: Released from: testes (stimulated by LH)
Targets: many tissues
Functions:
- stimulates sperm production
- development of secondary sex characteristics
- maintenance of muscle strength and mass

estrogen:

Released from: ovaries (stimulated by FSH)
Targets: uterus, bones, other organs
Functions:
- stimulates bone mineralization
- development of secondary sex characteristics
- regulates reproductive system