Spermatogenesis Flashcards
1
Q
What two hormones stimulate spermatogenesis?
A
FSH and testosterone
2
Q
What does LH do?
A
Stimulates the interstitial Leydig cells which secret testosterone.
3
Q
What two hormones does testosterone decrease levels of?
A
LH and GnRH
4
Q
What do the sertoli cells secrete?
A
Androgen binding globulin
Inhibin
5
Q
What does inhibin do?
A
Decreases secretion of FSH
6
Q
what does dihydrotestosterone do?
A
Enlarges male sex organs
Secondary sexual characteristics
Anabolism
7
Q
What cells secrete inhibin?
A
Sertoli cells
8
Q
Where do you find sertoli cells?
A
Seminiferous tubules
9
Q
What cells produce testosterone?
A
Leydig cells
