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− | The [[Male Reproductive Tract -The Testes and Epididymis - Anatomy & Physiology|testes]] produce three main [[Endocrine System - Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormones]]. | + | The [[Male Reproductive Tract -The Testes and Epididymis - Anatomy & Physiology|testes]] produce three main [[Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormones]]. |
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| |<font color=Purple>Testosterone</font> | | |<font color=Purple>Testosterone</font> |
| |Leydig Cells | | |Leydig Cells |
− | |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. | + | |GnRH from the [[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] causes LH secretion from the [[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. | | |This hormone controls and maintains the growth and functions of the reproductive organs. It enhances libido and is essential for spermatogenesis. |
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| |<font color=Purple>Inhibin</font> | | |<font color=Purple>Inhibin</font> |
| |Sertoli Cells | | |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. | + | |GnRH from the [[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] causes FSH secretion from the [[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]]. | + | |Prevents secretion of further FSH from the [[Pituitary Gland - Anatomy & Physiology|Pituitary Gland]]. |
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| |<font color=Purple>Oestradiol<font> | | |<font color=Purple>Oestradiol<font> |
| |Sertoli Cells | | |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. | + | |GnRH from the [[Hypothalamus - Anatomy & Physiology|Hypothalamus]] causes FSH secretion from the [[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. | | |Converted from testosterone, this hormone's function is complex. It may prevent apoptosis of male germ cells. |
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