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inhibin

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[in-hib-in] / ɪnˈhɪb ɪn /
Biochemistry.
  1. a hormone, found in semen, that acts on the pituitary gland to decrease FSH.


Etymology

Origin of inhibin

First recorded in 1980–85; inhib(it) + -in 2

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In addition, the granulosa cells of the ovarian follicles produce inhibin, which—as in males—inhibits the secretion of FSH.During the initial stages of pregnancy, an organ called the placenta develops within the uterus.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

This same process occurs with FSH and inhibin to control spermatogenesis.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

The menopausal decrease in inhibin leads to an increase in FSH.

From Textbooks Jun. 19, 2013

In addition, the Sertoli cells produce the hormone inhibin, which is released into the blood when the sperm count is too high.

From Textbooks Apr. 25, 2013

If the sperm count reaches a low of 20 million/mL, the Sertoli cells cease the release of inhibin, and the sperm count increases.

From Textbooks Apr. 25, 2013

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