Testes and Hormones
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What does two testes produce?
Spermatozoa
Where are sperm cells (spermatozoa) are produced in the testes?
Seminiferous tubules
What structure occupies most of the space inside each testes?
Seminiferous tubules
How is the seminiferous tubules supported in the testes?
By connective tissue extensions (septa or trabeculae)
The testes are surrounded by?
Connective tissue capsule called tunica albuginea
Important Cells
What are the 2 important cells in testes
What is the function of both cells
2 important cells in testes: Sertoli and Leydig cells
Function of sertoli cells:
Help developing spermatozoa
Produce nutrition for survival of sperm
FSH stimulate production of androgen-binding protein
Function of leydig cells:
Testosterone synthesis
Influence first degree characteristics
Hormones
Production of testosterone is controlled by
Function of testosterone
Production of testosterone is controlled by: LH
Function of testosterone:
For spermatogenesis in seminiferous tubule
Stimulation of somatic growth
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