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Expand GnRH |
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone |
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From where is GnRH released? |
Hypothalamus |
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Which two hormones does GnRH stimulate? |
Luteinizing hormone (LH) Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) |
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What is the function of LH in males? |
Acts at Leydig cells to stimulate synthesis and secretion of androgens. |
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What do androgens do? |
Stimulate process of spermatogenesis and (secondary sexual characteristics) |
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What does FSH do in males? |
Acts on Sertoli cells and stimulates secretion of factors helping spermatogenesis. |
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What is the acrosome of the sperm? |
It is the cap like structure filled with enzymes which help with fertilization of the ovum. |
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What is the function of the accessory ducts? |
Provide location for maturation and motility of sperms. |
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What is semen? |
A mixture of sperms and seminal plasma. |
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What is seminal plasma? |
Fluid region of sperm. Contains hormones and secretions from all glands +epididymis |
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What is semen? |
A mixture of seminal plasma and sperms |
