Hormones - Testes Flashcards
1
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Testosterone
A
- Secreted by Leydig cells
- Target tissue: Diffuse; but primarily testes
- Stimulates descent of testes, regulates sperm production, stimulates
development and maintenance of male secondary sex characteristics
2
Q
Inhibin and Activin
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- Secreted by Sertoli cells
- Targets the pituitary gland
- Inhibits FSH secretion
- Stimulates FSH secretion