Functions of Testes
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Which cells are stimulated by LH to produce testosterone?

  • Germ cells
  • Sertoli cells
  • Spermatogonia
  • Leydig cells (correct)

What role does the androgen binding protein (ABP) play in spermatogenesis?

  • It stimulates the hypothalamus to release Gn-RH.
  • It increases the production of FSH.
  • It inhibits the function of Leydig cells.
  • It binds to testosterone, making it more soluble and concentrated in Sertoli cells. (correct)

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating differentiation of germ cells?

  • LH
  • Testosterone
  • FSH (correct)
  • Inhibin

What occurs when there is an increase in the level of free testosterone?

<p>Inhibition of LH secretion (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells produce the inhibin protein that causes inhibition of FSH secretion?

<p>Sertoli cells (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where are spermatogonia and more differentiated germ cells located?

<p>In the seminiferous tubules (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main role of Sertoli cells in spermatogenesis?

<p>Providing media required for germ cell differentiation and maturation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which cells are found in the interstitial tissue of the testes?

<p>Leydig cells (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Functions of Testes

  • Produce mature sperms
  • Produce hormones, mainly testosterone

Cells Involved in Testicular Functions

  • Spermatogonia and differentiated germ cells:
  • Present in seminiferous tubules
  • Differentiate and mature under the effect of FSH
  • Leydig cells:
  • Present in interstitial tissue
  • Produce testicular hormones, mainly testosterone, under the effect of LH
  • Sertoli cells:
  • Present at the basement membrane of seminiferous tubules
  • Provide media for germ cells differentiation and maturation
  • Secrete androgen binding protein (ABP) under the effect of FSH
  • ABP makes testosterone more water soluble and concentrated in Sertoli cells
  • ABP is responsible for sperm maturation

Spermatogenesis

  • Requires Testosterone, ABP, FSH, and LH

Control of Testicular Function

  • Hypothalamic-pituitary-testicular axis:
  • Regulates testicular function
  • Involves production of hypothalamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (Gn-RH)
  • Gn-RH stimulates anterior pituitary to produce FSH and LH
  • FSH:
  • Stimulates differentiation of germ cells
  • Stimulates function of Sertoli cells
  • LH:
  • Stimulates Leydig cells to produce hormones, mainly testosterone

Negative Feedback Inhibition

  • Increase in free testosterone:
  • Inhibits LH secretion
  • Inhibin:
  • Produced by Sertoli cells
  • Inhibits FSH secretion

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Understand the dual functions of testes, including sperm production and hormone production, and the role of different cells in this process.

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