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The development of pronounced and dimorphic features in males is primarily influenced by hormones, particularly testosterone. Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone and plays a crucial role in the development of masculine characteristics. Some of the biochemicals and hormones that contribute to the development of pronounced and dimorphic features in males include:
1. Testosterone: Testosterone is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics such as facial hair growth, deepening of the voice, muscle mass development, and increased bone density.
2. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): DHT is a derivative of testosterone and is more potent in stimulating the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, particularly facial and body hair growth.
3. Growth hormone: Growth hormone plays a role in promoting muscle growth and bone density, contributing to a more masculine physique.
4. Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1): IGF-1 is produced in response to growth hormone and plays a role in muscle growth and repair, as well as bone growth.
5. Cortisol: While primarily known as the stress hormone, cortisol can also affect muscle mass and fat distribution in the body, which can influence overall physical appearance.
6. Estrogen (in small amounts): While primarily considered a female hormone, estrogen is also present in males in small amounts and plays a role in bone health and fat distribution.
7. Thyroid hormones: Thyroid hormones, such as thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), regulate metabolism and energy production, which can impact overall body composition and physical appearance.
1. Testosterone: Testosterone is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics such as facial hair growth, deepening of the voice, muscle mass development, and increased bone density.
2. Dihydrotestosterone (DHT): DHT is a derivative of testosterone and is more potent in stimulating the development of male secondary sexual characteristics, particularly facial and body hair growth.
3. Growth hormone: Growth hormone plays a role in promoting muscle growth and bone density, contributing to a more masculine physique.
4. Insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1): IGF-1 is produced in response to growth hormone and plays a role in muscle growth and repair, as well as bone growth.
5. Cortisol: While primarily known as the stress hormone, cortisol can also affect muscle mass and fat distribution in the body, which can influence overall physical appearance.
6. Estrogen (in small amounts): While primarily considered a female hormone, estrogen is also present in males in small amounts and plays a role in bone health and fat distribution.
7. Thyroid hormones: Thyroid hormones, such as thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3), regulate metabolism and energy production, which can impact overall body composition and physical appearance.