week 2 pre lecture quiz

Question 1

Sertoli cells…

Answer 1

-release mature sperm at the end of spermination.
-provide a blood-testis barrier.
-produce DHT via testosterone.
-secrete anti-Mullerian hormone in the fetus.

Question 2

Leydig cells…

Answer 2

-produce testosterone.
-are required for sperm production

Question 3

i) FSH acts on:
ii) LH acts on:

Answer 3

i) Sertoli cells and granulosa cells
ii) Leydig cells and thecal cells

Question 4

Thecal cells…

Answer 4

-produce androgens
-are found around the exterior of the follicle

Question 5

Luteal cells:

Answer 5

-are stimulated by LH
-produce progesterone