Spermatogenesis and Hormones Quiz
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Which hormone stimulates the secretion of androgens?

  • Testosterone
  • Luteinising hormone (LH) (correct)
  • Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH)
  • Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • Which cells does FSH act on?

  • Leydig cells
  • Sertoli cells (correct)
  • Acrosome cells
  • Mitochondrial cells
  • What is the function of the acrosome in a sperm?

  • It produces energy for sperm motility
  • It contains enzymes for fertilization of the ovum (correct)
  • It is a cap-like structure that covers the nucleus
  • It helps in the synthesis and secretion of androgens
  • How many sperms does a human male ejaculate during coitus?

    <p>200 to 300 million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the minimum percentage of sperms required to have normal shape and size for normal fertility?

    <p>60%</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which part of the sperm contains the elongated haploid nucleus?

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

    What is the function of the mitochondria in the middle piece of the sperm?

    <p>It produces energy for sperm motility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of FSH in spermatogenesis?

    <p>Helps in the synthesis and secretion of factors for spermiogenesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of LH in spermatogenesis?

    <p>Stimulates synthesis and secretion of androgens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the plasma membrane in a sperm?

    <p>It envelops the whole body of the sperm</p> Signup and view all the answers

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