Male Reproductive Hormone Cycle Flashcards

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Testosterone

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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

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GnRH

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Released by hypothalamus

Triggers release of fertility hormones = FSH and LH

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LH

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Stimulates testes to produce testosterone

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FSH

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Along with testosterone tells testes to produce sperm

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Inhibin

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Tells brain enough sperm has been produces stopping release of sperm producing hormones

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