The nurse is caring for a patient scheduled for removal of the testes secondary to cancer. The patient voices concern that he will look like a woman if he doesn't take testosterone supplementation, which is contraindicated by testicular cancer
The nurse explains that he will maintain his masculine traits as the result of what action? A) Residual testosterone found in muscle cells
B) Hormones secreted by the penis during arousal
C) Androgens secreted by the adrenal glands
D) Supplemental medications taken daily.
C
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The androgens released by the adrenal glands are sufficient to sustain male sexual characteristics. Androgens are very similar in structure to testosterone and are able to influence cells to maintain the changes caused by testosterone. No residual testosterone is found in muscle cells, the penis does not secrete hormones, and supplemental medications are not required.
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