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Spermatogenesis begins in males before puberty.
Spermatogenesis begins in males before puberty.
False (B)
Sperm production occurs in the seminiferous tubules.
Sperm production occurs in the seminiferous tubules.
True (A)
The blood-testis barrier is formed by Leydig cells.
The blood-testis barrier is formed by Leydig cells.
False (B)
Sertoli cells are important in preventing hormones and constituents of the systematic circulation from affecting the developing sperm.
Sertoli cells are important in preventing hormones and constituents of the systematic circulation from affecting the developing sperm.
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Leydig cells produce high levels of testosterone once the male reaches adolescence.
Leydig cells produce high levels of testosterone once the male reaches adolescence.
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Blood-testis barrier Is formed by ______ cells
Blood-testis barrier Is formed by ______ cells
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The optimal temperature for spermatogenesis is ______*C
The optimal temperature for spermatogenesis is ______*C
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Leydig cells produce high levels of ______ once the male reaches adolescence
Leydig cells produce high levels of ______ once the male reaches adolescence
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Pituitary hormones ______ and FSH affect the testes
Pituitary hormones ______ and FSH affect the testes
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Spermatogenesis is most efficient at ______*C
Spermatogenesis is most efficient at ______*C
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