Spermatogenesis and male infertility Flashcards
1
Q
What two substances, produced by the fetal testes, cause growth of the male reproductive tract in utero.
A
Testosterone
Mullerian Inhibiting factor
2
Q
What cells produce testosterone in the adult male?
A
Leydig cells
3
Q
Where does spermatogenesis occur?
A
Seminiferous tubules
4
Q
What cells form the blood - testis barrier that protects the sperm from autoantibody attack?
A
Sertoli cells
5
Q
What cells secrete inhibin and activin?
A
Sertoli cells
6
Q
What cells does LH act on in the male reproductive tract?
A
Leydig cells to regulate testosterone secretion
7
Q
What cells does FSH act on in the male reproductive tract?
A
Sertoli cells
