Difference between revisions of "Testes Endocrine Function - Anatomy & Physiology"
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
m |
|||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
− | + | {{toplink | |
− | + | |backcolour = FAFAD2 | |
− | + | |linkpage =Endocrine System - Anatomy & Physiology | |
+ | |linktext =Endocrine System | ||
+ | |maplink = Endocrine System (Content Map) - Pathology | ||
+ | |pagetype =Anatomy | ||
+ | |subtext1=REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM | ||
+ | |sublink1=Reproductive System | ||
+ | }} | ||
+ | <br> | ||
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 [[Endocrine System - Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormones]]. |
Revision as of 21:49, 4 August 2008
|
The testes produce three main hormones.
Hormone | Produced by | Regulation | Action |
---|---|---|---|
Testosterone | Leydig Cells | GnRH from the Hypothalamus causes LH secretion from the 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. |
Inhibin | Sertoli Cells | GnRH from the Hypothalamus causes FSH secretion from the Pituitary Gland which stimulates the Sertoli Cells. | Prevents secretion of further FSH from the Pituitary Gland. |
Oestradiol | Sertoli Cells | GnRH from the Hypothalamus causes FSH secretion from the Pituitary Gland which stimulates the Sertoli Cells. | Converted from testosterone, this hormone's function is complex. It may prevent apoptosis of male germ cells. |