Dihydrotestoserone. Effects and deficiency.
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Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a sex steroid and androgen hormone. It is produced from testosterone by the help of enzyme 5α-reductase in the testes, hair follicles, prostrate and adrenal glands.
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Please find below the solution to the asked query
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a sex steroid and androgen hormone. It is produced from testosterone by the help of enzyme 5α-reductase in the testes, hair follicles, prostrate and adrenal glands.
- It plays role in the formation of the male external genitalia during embryogenesis and in adults primary androgen hormone in the hair follicles and prostate.
- Its deficiency can cause underdeveloped male genitalia and prostate.
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