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Which organ system is primarily responsible for the distribution of nutrients and oxygen to cells throughout the body?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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What role does Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) play in stimulating sperm production in males?
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FSH stimulates the Sertoli cells to support and nourish developing sperm cells.
B
FSH directly stimulates the production of testosterone in the testes.
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FSH is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males.
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FSH inhibits the release of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) from the pituitary gland.
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Understand the role of Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) in the male reproductive system. FSH is a hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland and plays a crucial role in the regulation of reproductive processes.
Identify the target cells of FSH in males. FSH primarily acts on the Sertoli cells located in the seminiferous tubules of the testes.
Explore the function of Sertoli cells. These cells are essential for the nourishment and support of developing sperm cells, also known as spermatogenesis.
Recognize that FSH stimulates Sertoli cells to facilitate the process of spermatogenesis by providing the necessary environment and nutrients for sperm development.
Clarify that FSH does not directly stimulate testosterone production, develop secondary sexual characteristics, or inhibit Luteinizing Hormone (LH) release. These functions are associated with other hormones such as LH and testosterone.
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