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
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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