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The [[Male Reproductive Tract -The Testes and Epididymis - Anatomy & Physiology|testes]] produce three main [[Endocrine System - Hormones - Anatomy & Physiology|hormones]].
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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.
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|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.
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|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]].
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|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.
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|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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