Abstract
Summary
Injection of androgens such as testosterone propionate or Norethandrolone in normal and castrated male rats promotes growth of the m. levator ani even on protein-free diets. Based on these and other experiments, it is assumed that the growth of this muscle is a sex-linked function. It is. therefore, concluded that the hormone-induced growth of this muscle is not an appropriate index for the general “myotropic.” i.e. anabolic effects of steroid compounds.
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