DHT said “temples? yeah I’ll take those.” 💀🧑‍🦲 ⸻ 3) Explanation The correct answer is B) 5-alpha reductase. 5-alpha reductase converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in peripheral tissues such as the scalp and prostate. DHT binds androgen receptors with higher affinity than testosterone and promotes follicular miniaturization in genetically susceptible scalp hair follicles, leading to androgenic alopecia (male-pattern baldness). This is also why medications like finasteride treat
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DHT said “temples? yeah I’ll take those.” 💀🧑‍🦲 ⸻ 3) Explanation The correct answer is B) 5-alpha reductase. 5-alpha reductase converts testosterone into dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in peripheral tissues such as the scalp and prostate. DHT binds androgen receptors with higher affinity than testosterone and promotes follicular miniaturization in genetically susceptible scalp hair follicles, leading to androgenic alopecia (male-pattern baldness). This is also why medications like finasteride treat
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