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Ovaries Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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[[Female Reproductive Tract -Oestrous Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrus Cycle]]
[[Female Reproductive Tract -Oestrous Cycle - Anatomy & Physiology|Oestrus Cycle]]
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|+ ''Hormones of the Testes''
!Hormone
!Produced by
!Regulation
!Action
|-
|<font color=Purple>Oestrogen</font>
|
|GnRH from the [[Endocrine System - Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] causes LH secretion from the [[Endocrine System - Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]] which stimulates the Leydig Cells.
|This hormone controls and maintains the growth and functions of the reproductive organs. It enhances libido and is essential for spermatogenesis.
|-
|<font color=Purple>Progesterone</font>
|Sertoli Cells
|GnRH from the [[Endocrine System - Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] causes FSH secretion from the [[Endocrine System - Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]] which stimulates the Sertoli Cells.
|Prevents secretion of further FSH from the [[Endocrine System - Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]].
|-
|<font color=Purple>Inhibin<font>
|Sertoli Cells
|GnRH from the [[Endocrine System - Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] causes FSH secretion from the [[Endocrine System - Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]] which stimulates the Sertoli Cells.
|Converted from testosterone, this hormone's function is complex. It may prevent apoptosis of male germ cells.
|-
|<font color=Purple>Relaxin<font>
|Sertoli Cells
|GnRH from the [[Endocrine System - Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] causes FSH secretion from the [[Endocrine System - Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]] which stimulates the Sertoli Cells.
|Converted from testosterone, this hormone's function is complex. It may prevent apoptosis of male germ cells.
|-
|<font color=Purple>[[Endocrine System - <font>
|Sertoli Cells
|GnRH from the [[Endocrine System - Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] causes FSH secretion from the [[Endocrine System - Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]] which stimulates the Sertoli Cells.
|Converted from testosterone, this hormone's function is complex. It may prevent apoptosis of male germ cells.
|}