inhibin
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Origin of inhibin
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Follicle cells produce the hormone inhibin, which inhibits FSH production.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
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
The menopausal decrease in inhibin leads to an increase in FSH.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
In males, FSH stimulates sperm maturation, which is inhibited by the hormone inhibin.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 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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