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Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Carbon make up Testosterone.

OxygenCarbonHydrogen

Cypionate Enanthate Propionate

All are oil soluble and are dominantly used for building muscle.

Testosterone contains both Hydroxyl and Carbonyl function groups.

hydroxyl

carbonyl

Steroids are lipids characterized by a carbon skeleton consisting of four fused rings.

Creates muscle mass Regulates reproductive system Regulates metabolism and immune

function Modulates the fluidity of cell membrane

Testosterone is responsible for : male secondary sex characteristics (ex:

increased muscle, hair, and bone growth) growth for reproductive organs ,(ex:

testes and prostate), sperm, and overall body

Stimulates blood flow Health and well being (ex: preventing

Osteoporosis) Creates sex drive More…

Although I do not have as much testosterone as estrogen in my body (because I am a girl), I still have it. It is produced in the ovaries and adrenal glands…

Testosterone effects me by: Creating muscle mass Creating sex drive (for after the age of 21

and marriage, when it is ok to have kids) Improving my mood (recent studies

determined this in women)

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