chemical coordination and integration Flashcards
where is a pair of testis present
in the Scottish scrotal sack, outsider the abdomen
what functions does testis perform
dual functions as a primary sex organ and an endocrine gland
what is testis composed of
seminiferous tubules and stromal /interstitial tissue
what cells are present in the intertubular spaces of testis
leydig or interstitial cells
what do leydig cells produce
group of hormones called androgens - mainly testosterone
functions of androgens
regulate developement, maturation, functions of make accessory sex organs like vas deferens, prostate gland, epididymis, seminal vesicles, urethra, stimulate growth of facial hair, axillary hair, aggressiveness, low pitch of voice, stimulate spermatogenesis, act of cns to influence sexual behaviour-libido, produce anabolic effect of protein and carbohydrates metabolism
what hormones does ovary produce
steroid hormones estrogen and progesterone
what is ovary composed of
ovarian follicles and stromal tissue
