Spermatogenesis Process Overview

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What is the key mechanism that contributes to fertility regulation in humans according to the text?

  • High temperatures induce apoptosis in Leydig cells via the temperature-sensitive ion channel Trpv4
  • Loss of the RNA PolII pausing factor NELF leads to meiotic arrest, affecting gene expression dynamics
  • Primordial germ cells multiply and differentiate into oogonia during fetal development
  • Reduced androgen signaling enhances genome integrity through innate immune responses (correct)

What is the approximate number of primary oocytes a female is born with according to the text?

  • Around 400,000 (correct)
  • Around 4,000
  • Around 4,000,000
  • Around 40,000

Which of the following is a key stage in the process of oogenesis described in the text?

  • Primordial germ cells multiply and differentiate into oogonia
  • Oogonia transform into primary oocytes
  • Primary oocytes remain dormant until puberty
  • All of the above (correct)

What is the impact of maternal age on oogenesis according to the text?

<p>Maternal age impacts oocyte developmental competence, affecting fertility and miscarriage rates (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of RNA synthesis during oogenesis?

<p>RNA synthesis during oogenesis is crucial for oocyte growth and maturation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the somatic cells in the testis during spermatogenesis?

<p>To provide structural, nutritional, and regulatory support for germ cell development (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for stimulating the anterior pituitary gland to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)?

<p>Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the sperm-specific histone H1 in the highly condensed sperm nuclei of Sargassum horneri?

<p>To regulate the expression of genes involved in spermatogenesis (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of RNA Polymerase II (PolII) pausing during spermatogenesis?

<p>It is essential for the development and maturation of germ cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a key stage in the development of male germ cells during spermatogenesis?

<p>Meiosis and differentiation of primordial germ cells (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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