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		M ale hormones are synthesized starting from 
		cholesterol.
								
		Testosterone is synthesized starting from cholesterol. 
		The muscle contains an energy source: glycogen 
		The glycogen incorporated in the 
 
								
								
					
								
					
					muscle depends on testosterone
								
		  
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		Statines decrease the production of 
		cholesterol. 
		 
		Consequently the production of testosterone is decreased. 
		 
		The glycogen does not penetrate any more in the muscle. 
		 
		The muscle melts (rhabdomyolysis = acute deterioration of the muscle) |