inhibin
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Origin of inhibin
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FSH production is inhibited by the hormone inhibin, which is released by the testes.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
The Sertoli cells produce the hormone inhibin, which is released into the blood when the sperm count is too high.
From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022
FSH stimulates the maturation of sperm cells in males and is inhibited by the hormone inhibin, while LH stimulates the production of the androgen testosterone.
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
This same process occurs with FSH and inhibin to control spermatogenesis.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
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