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The prostate is a exocrine gland of the male reproductive system. In adults, it is about the size of a walnut, [2] and has an average weight of about 11 grams (0.39 oz), usually ranging between 7 and 16 grams (0.25–0.56 oz). [3] The prostate is located in the pelvis. It sits below the urinary bladder and surrounds the urethra.
Around 5 to 7% of T undergoes 5α-reduction into DHT in male adults. [33] [34] Most DHT is produced in peripheral tissues like the skin and liver (called target tissues), whereas most circulating DHT originates specifically from the liver. The testes and prostate gland contribute relatively little to concentrations of DHT in circulation. [30]
Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and androgen in males. [3] In humans, testosterone plays a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues such as testicles and prostate, as well as promoting secondary sexual characteristics such as increased muscle and bone mass, and the growth of body hair.
Adult hippocampal neurogenesis was regulated through the androgen receptor in the wild-type male rats, but not in the TMF male rats. To further test the role of activated androgen receptors on AHN, flutamide , an antiandrogen drug that competes with testosterone and dihydrotestosterone for androgen receptors , and dihydrotestosterone were ...
The seminal vesicles produce a yellowish viscous fluid rich in fructose and other substances that makes up about 70% of human semen. [5] The prostatic secretion, influenced by dihydrotestosterone, is a whitish (sometimes clear), thin fluid containing proteolytic enzymes, citric acid, acid phosphatase and lipids. [ 5 ]
Researchers say a plant-based diet can help ease the side effects for men being treated for prostate cancer, especially those involving sexual health. Another study also reveals that a plant-based ...
Dihydrotestosterone (DHT, 5α-dihydrotestosterone, 5α-DHT, androstanolone or stanolone) is an endogenous androgen sex steroid and hormone primarily involved in the growth and repair of the prostate and the penis, as well as the production of sebum and body hair composition.
“The prostate is located beneath the bladder and surrounds the urethra, which is a tube-like structure that aids in transporting urine from the bladder to the tip of the penis.