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
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.
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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
This same process occurs with FSH and inhibin to control spermatogenesis.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
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