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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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Follicle cells produce the hormone inhibin, which inhibits FSH production.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022

The system is a negative feedback loop because the end products of the pathway, testosterone and inhibin, interact with the activity of GnRH to inhibit their own production.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

During the years leading up to menopause, there is a decrease in the levels of the hormone inhibin, which normally participates in a negative feedback loop to the pituitary to control the production of FSH.

From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013

In males, FSH stimulates sperm maturation, which is inhibited by the hormone inhibin.

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

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