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

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* Testes under the influence of [[Pituitary_Gland_- Anatomy & Physiology#Hormones_of_the_Anterior_Pituitary_Gland|FSH and LH]].
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* '''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''':
 
*** 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.
 
  
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* Testes under the influence of '''FSH and LH'''.
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* '''Leydig cells''' produce Testosterone and Androstenedione under the influence of '''LH'''.
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** Provide '''secondary sex characteristics''' like coloration and song during courtship.

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  • 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.