SPERMATOGENESIS
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Spermatogonium (2n)
│
(Mitosis) ──► Stimulated by **FSH**
↓
Primary Spermatocyte (2n)
│
(Meiosis I)
↓
Secondary Spermatocyte (n)
│
(Meiosis II)
↓
Spermatid (n)
│
(Spermiogenesis) ──► Promoted by **Testosterone**
↓
Mature Sperm (n)
│
(Spermiation – release into lumen)
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✧ Hormonal Regulation:
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→ **FSH** (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone):
- Stimulates **Sertoli cells** to support spermatogenesis
- Initiates division of **spermatogonia**
→ **LH** (Luteinizing Hormone):
- Stimulates **Leydig cells** to secrete **Testosterone**
→ **Testosterone**:
- Promotes meiosis and maturation of spermatids into sperm
→ **Inhibin**:
- Inhibits FSH secretion to regulate sperm production
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