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How do gonadotropic hormones regulate spermatogenesis and testosterone production?
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∙ 12y ago
GnRH regulates the ovarian hormones by way that it is only produced till estrogen and proestrogen level are optimal and then they use negative feedback to send signals to GnRH to stop producing
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What causes the changes of puberty?
The main cause of change at puberty are started by the production of our hormones(testosterone for boys and the estrogen and progesterone for girls)
How do sperm form?
spermatogenesis
Two hormones necessary for sperm production?
Testosterone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone from the Pituitary gland.
What Control of sperm production is the function of which hormones?
The hormones are; Follicle stimulating hormone and the lutienizing hormone. The other important hormone is testosterone.
What is the hormones secreted by the teste?
Testosterone
Do the ovaries release estrogen and progesterone in response to gonadotropic hormones from the pituitary gland?
Yes. This is true.
What is the hormones produced by the testes gland?
testosterone
What hormones target the gonads?
There are a few hormones that act on the gonads and they are different for both the male and female reproductive systems.In females, the gonads are the ovaries. The hormones include:Estrogen - This promotes the production of secondary sex characteristics and sex drive.Progesterone - This hormone helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy.Inhibin - This hormone inhibits the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone.In males, the gonads are the testes. Their corresponding hormones include:Testosterone - This stimulates spermatogenesis, growth, and maturation of sperm as well as the production of secondary sex characteristics.Inhibin - This hormone inhibits the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone.
Does the overproduction of the growth hormone causes premature ossification of the epiphyseal disc?
No the overproduction of growth hormones can cause pituitary gigantism. The over production of Sex hormones( estrogen /testosterone) can cause premature ossification;estrogen more so than testosterone.
Does fsh in males initiate spermatogenesis?
Yes,fsh initiate spermatogenesis in males but in the presence of some other hormones which also play important role in spermatogenesis e.g.,lh
How do you improve testosterone production level if it goes down after taking steroids?
Anabolic steroids are a form of testosterone. Your body may reduce the natural production of testosterone when it detects the presence of anabolic steroids. You should consult your doctor to see if it is healthy to introduce testosterone replacement treatment or HGH - Human Growth Hormones - while taking steroids, whether for health or bodybuilding.
What is the hormone responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics is?
The main androgen is Testosterone with increasing levels that begins Puberty and the Secondary Sexual Characteristics in males. Testosterone is produced in the testes. It encourages growth and maturation. Also important to mention is the Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) which enhances spermatogenesis. And, Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which similarly to testosterone, is a male reproductive hormone that helps the external genitalia to grow and become fertile.
