Difference between revisions of "Avian Hormonal Control of Testicular Function - Anatomy & Physiology"

From WikiVet English
Jump to navigation Jump to search
(13 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
+
* Testes under the influence of '''FSH and LH'''.
* Testes under the influence of [[Pituitary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hormones_of_the_Anterior_Pituitary_Gland|FSH and LH]].
+
* '''Leydig cells''' produce Testosterone and Androstenedione under the influence of '''LH'''.
* '''Leydig cells''' produce Testosterone and Androstenedione under the influence of [[Pituitary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hormones_of_the_Anterior_Pituitary_Gland|LH]].
+
** Provide '''secondary sex characteristics''' like coloration and song during courtship.
** Provide '''secondary sex characteristics''':
 
*** Coloration
 
*** Song during courtship
 
*** Comb growth.
 
*** Plumage and Bill colour
 
** [[Testes Endocrine Function_- Anatomy & Physiology|Testosterone]] increases spermatogenesis and growth of accessory reproductive organs.
 
* [[Pituitary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hormones_of_the_Anterior_Pituitary_Gland|FSH]] initiates growth of semniferous tubules and results in increased spermatogenesis.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Avian Reproduction]]
 
[[Category:Bullet Points]]
 

Revision as of 13:45, 4 July 2008

  • Testes under the influence of FSH and LH.
  • Leydig cells produce Testosterone and Androstenedione under the influence of LH.
    • Provide secondary sex characteristics like coloration and song during courtship.