Narayan RS 1- Male Reproductive Physiology

Question 1

In what part of the testes are Leydig cells found? What hormone does it bind to, and what does it produce in response?

Answer 1

Leydig cells are found in the interstitial fluid, next to the seminiferous tubule. It functions to produce testosterone upon binding to luteinizing hormone (LH)

Question 2

How long does the process of spermatogenesis take?

Answer 2

Around 2 monthis

Question 3

What is the difference between meiosis 1 and meiosis 2? How do sperm retain the population of germ cells?

Answer 3

Meiosis I results in haploid cells (23 chromosomes