Male Reproductive Hormone Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
Testosterone
A
Stimulates tested to manufacture sperm ; tells brain when enough sperm had been produced and stops release of sperm producing hormones; stimulates development of male sex characteristics
2
Q
GnRH
A
Released by hypothalamus
Triggers release of fertility hormones = FSH and LH
3
Q
LH
A
Stimulates testes to produce testosterone
4
Q
FSH
A
Along with testosterone tells testes to produce sperm
5
Q
Inhibin
A
Tells brain enough sperm has been produces stopping release of sperm producing hormones