Definition: Testosterone is a sex hormone secreted by the adrenal glands in both males and females, though men produce up to 10 times more testosterone than women. Testosterone is an anabolic steroid and it is the main sex hormone in men as well as playing a role in immune function and libido.
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By Paige Waehner, About.com Guide
Updated August 23, 2007
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