Dihydrotestosterone acts on
Correct Answer: Extermal genitalia
Description: Ref; Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no:-425Dihydrotestosterone (commonly abbreted to DHT), or 5a-dihydrotestosterone (5a-DHT), also known as androstanolone (5a-androstane-17b-ol-3-one) as well as 17b-hydroxy-5a-androstane-3-one, is a sex steroid and androgen hormone. The enzyme 5a-reductase synthesizes DHT in the prostate, testes, hair follicles, and adrenal glands. This enzyme reduces the 4,5 double-bond of the hormone testosterone. During embryogenesis, DHT has an essential role in the formation of the male external genitalia, while in the adult DHT acts as the primary androgen in the prostate and in hair follicles.
Category:
Physiology
Get More
Subject Mock Tests
Practice with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects and improve your knowledge.
Attempt a mock test nowMock Exam
Take an exam with 100 random questions selected from all subjects to test your knowledge.
Coming SoonGet More
Subject Mock Tests
Try practicing mock tests with over 200,000 questions from various medical subjects.
Attempt a mock test now