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Title: In males, which cells are the main targets for FSH? What effect does the hormone have on these cells?
Post by: javeds on Apr 11, 2021

Question 1

List the three accessory glands and ducts of the male reproductive system and describe their function.

Question 2

In males, which cells are the main targets for FSH? What effect does the hormone have on these cells?

Title: In males, which cells are the main targets for FSH? What effect does the hormone have on these cells?
Post by: nothere on Apr 11, 2021

Answer 1

The prostate gland, seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral (Cowper's) glands all provide the components of the semen other than the sperm (i.e., fructose, mucus, etc.).

Answer 2

Sertoli cells; FSH stimulates synthesis of paracrine factors that activate spermatogenesis in germ cells. FSH also stimulates the production of androgen-binding protein and inhibin.