Spermatogenesis Flashcards
1
Q
Where does spermatogenesis take place
A
Male testes in the ganads
2
Q
What are the testis made up of
A
Numerous tubes called semiferous tumbles
3
Q
Tubules contain three types of cells
A
Spermatogenic
Sertoli
Cells of Leydig
4
Q
Spermatogenic
A
Divides to become sperm cells
5
Q
Sertoli
A
Secrete inhibin
6
Q
Cells of Leydig
A
Secrete testosterone
7
Q
What stimulates Spermatogenis
A
LH and FSH
8
Q
What’s secreted by the testes
A
Testosterone
9
Q
What hormones secrete GnRH
A
Testosterone and inhibin
10
Q
What cells produce inhibin
A
Sertoli cells
11
Q
What is androgen binding hormone produced in
A
Seminiferous tubules
12
Q
What causes testosterone to be released
A
Increase in LH
13
Q
What hormone causes maturation of sperm
A
Testosterone and FSH
