Hormones and Feedback Loops in Reproduction
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What is the primary function of GnRH?

  • Regulates inhibin secretion
  • Supports sperm production
  • Stimulates testosterone production
  • Stimulates the release of FSH and LH (correct)
  • Inhibin is produced in the hypothalamus.

    False (B)

    What specific cells in the testes are stimulated by FSH?

    Sertoli cells

    LH causes interstitial cells in the testes to produce more __________.

    <p>testosterone</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does inhibin play in hormone regulation?

    <p>It decreases FSH production when high levels are detected. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which gland produces FSH?

    <p>Anterior pituitary gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the hormones with their respective roles:

    <p>GnRH = Stimulates release of FSH and LH FSH = Supports sperm production LH = Stimulates testosterone production Testosterone = Maintains secondary sexual characteristics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Testosterone is secreted directly into the brain.

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

    Study Notes

    Hormones

    • GnRH: Produced by the hypothalamus; acts on the anterior pituitary gland, stimulating FSH and LH release.
    • FSH: Produced by the anterior pituitary; targets Sertoli cells in the testes, promoting sperm production (spermatogenesis) in seminiferous tubules. Also regulates hormone levels and secretes inhibin.
    • LH: Produced by the anterior pituitary; targets interstitial cells in the testes, stimulating testosterone production.
    • Inhibin: Produced in the testes (Sertoli cells); regulates FSH levels to control sperm production. When high FSH is detected, anterior pituitary is signaled to decrease FSH production.
    • Testosterone: Produced in the testes (interstitial cells); secreted into the bloodstream. It supports spermatogenesis by acting on Sertoli cells and maintains secondary sexual characteristics.

    Feedback Loops

    • Low sperm count and inhibin levels signal the hypothalamus to increase GnRH production. This leads to increased FSH and LH production, boosting testosterone output.
    • High testosterone levels create negative feedback on the hypothalamus, preventing further GnRH release.

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    Explore the intricate roles of hormones like GnRH, FSH, and LH in the male reproductive system. This quiz delves into how these hormones interact, their production sites, and the feedback mechanisms that regulate sperm production. Test your understanding of the hormonal control of reproduction.

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