Which is the male sex hormone?

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Which is the male sex hormone?

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The endocrine system is comprised of a network of glands that create, store, and secret the hormones. It acts as a messenger, the hormones are secreted and carried on to the target organ in the body. All the endocrine systems are controlled by the Hypothalamus. 

The endocrine system is comprised of endocrine glands, these glands secrete hormones directly into the blood. Other glands in the endocrine system are the pineal gland, parathyroid gland, pituitary gland, adrenal glands, hypothalamus, ovaries, pancreases, and testes. 

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Androgens are a group of male sex hormones which are essential for body development and reproduction. The primary androgen which is referred to as male sex hormone is testosterone. The testes secrete testosterone, these are essential for healthy sexual development in males and the development of male characteristics such as male sex organ, facial and pubic hair, physical strength, and deep voice. 

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