inhibin
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Origin of inhibin
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If the sperm count reaches 20 million/ml, the Sertoli cells cease the release of inhibin, and the sperm count increases.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
FSH production is inhibited by the hormone inhibin, which is released by the testes.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
These polypeptide hormones correlate directly with Sertoli cell function and sperm number; inhibin B can be used as a marker of spermatogenic activity.
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
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