Androgen receptors are found in muscle tissue, where they increase protein synthesis and muscle growth when activated by androgens. They act as transcription factors that bind to specific DNA sequences to activate or repress gene expression, ultimately leading to muscle growth.

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Androgen Receptors

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Androgen receptors

A) are found in muscle tissue, where they increase protein synthesis and muscle growth when activated by androgens.
B) are found in the cell nucleus in the inactive state.
C) translocate into the cell cytoplasm when bound to an androgen.
D) shut down gene transcription when activated.

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