Which term refers to the production of male characteristics or hormones?

• A. Android
• B. Androgens
• C. Andropathy
• D. Anemia

Answer: (B)

Androgens are the group of hormones that drive the development and maintenance of male characteristics. Produced mainly by the testes in males (with smaller amounts from the adrenal glands and, in females, the ovaries), these hormones—chiefly testosterone—promote features like facial and body hair, a deeper voice, increased muscle mass, and sperm production. So the term that describes these male-causing hormones is androgens. The other options aren’t hormones: android refers to a manlike appearance or a robot, andropathy is a male health condition, and anemia is a deficiency of red blood cells.