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Spermatogenesis and Spermiation - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Hormonal Control of Spermatogenesis==
==Hormonal Control of Spermatogenesis==
The production of sperm is controlled by hormones influencing sertoli cells rather than sperm cells directly. Hormonal control is via the two gonadotrophins Luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).
The production of sperm is controlled by hormones influencing sertoli cells rather than sperm cells directly. Hormonal control is via the two gonadotrophins luteinising hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
*LH acts on the interstitial Leydig cells stimulating them to produce the androgen testosterone.
*LH acts on the interstitial Leydig cells stimulating them to produce the androgen testosterone.
*FSH acts on the Sertoli cells within the seminipherous tubules stimulating production of Androgen Binding Protein as well as Inhibin
*FSH acts on the Sertoli cells within the seminipherous tubules stimulating production of Androgen Binding Protein as well as Inhibin