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what are some of the funtions of sertoli cells?
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nutrition
physical support
protection
transport of the developing germ cells
phagocytosis
secretion of testicular fluid rich in fructose
production of androgen-binding proteins
secretion of Inhibin
blood testis barrier
production and release of anti-mullerian hormone
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what is testicular fluid rich in?
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fructose
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in response to FSH prouced by the anterior pituatary sustentacular cells secrete this protein in order to concentrate testosterone in seminiferous tubules.
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androgen-binding protein
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what does androgen-binding protein do and what cells secreate it?
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concentrates testosterone in seminiferous tubules
sertoli cells
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what does anti-mullerian hormone do?
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it is a glycoprotein that suppresses the development of mullerian ducts in the male and development of female reprocuctive organs
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these cells are found in the spaces between the seminiferous tubules in the testes and produce testosterone and they are dependent on LH
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interstitial cells of Leydig
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from where is LH secreted
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anterior pituitary gland
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what is the effect of LH
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stimulate interstitial cells of Leydig to secrete testosterone
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where do sperm begin to mature and acquire the ability for fertilization?
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epididymis
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what is the fuction of inhibin
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suppresses FSH production by the anterior pituitary
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what is the pale yellow color of the semen due to?
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flavins
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what condition can lead to blockage of the urethra and difficulty in urination
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Benign prostatic hypertrophy
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what is the precipitation of secretory material and may become partially calcified that are highly specific to the prostate gland
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prostatic concretions
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what releases lubricant for the penile urethra that preceds the components of the semen?
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bulbourethral glands
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