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Executive Function Androgen Correlation

Meaning

This describes the observed statistical and biological relationship between circulating levels of androgen hormones, such as testosterone and dihydrotestosterone, and the efficiency of higher-order cognitive processes. Executive functions encompass planning, decision-making, working memory, and cognitive flexibility, which are primarily mediated by the prefrontal cortex. This correlation highlights the critical role of sex steroids in maintaining cognitive health across the lifespan, particularly in aging.