What will the nurse instruct a client regarding the actions of testosterone?
Standard Text: Select all that apply.
1. It restricts bone growth.
2. It is responsible for the enlargement of the testes, scrotum, and penis.
3. It contributes to the development of muscle mass.
4. It promotes the synthesis of erythropoietin.
5. It is responsible for virilization.
Correct Answer: 2,3,4,5
Rationale 1: Testosterone does not restrict bone growth.
Rationale 2: Testosterone is responsible for supporting the growth of the testes and scrotum and the enlargement of the penis.
Rationale 3: Testosterone contributes to the development of skeletal muscle mass.
Rationale 4: Testosterone promotes the synthesis of erythropoietin, which results in higher hemoglobin and hematocrit levels in males than is found in females.
Rationale 5: Testosterone is responsible for the process of virilization, or the development of secondary sex characteristics in males.
Global Rationale: Testosterone is responsible for supporting the growth of the testes and scrotum and the enlargement of the penis. It contributes to the development of skeletal muscle mass and promotes the synthesis of erythropoietin, which results in higher hemoglobin and hematocrit levels in males than is found in females. Testosterone is responsible for the process of virilization, or the development of secondary sex characteristics in males. Testosterone does not restrict bone growth.
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