PATHOLOGY

PATHOLOGY MCQ

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The gland that regulates the control of spermatogenesis is
A
adrenal
B
hypothalamus
C
testis
D
pituitary
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The development and maintenance of spermatogenesis is dependent on the pituitary gonadotropins; FSH, and LH. Both hormones are secreted and regulated as a part of the HPG axis in response to the hypothalamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).

Detailed explanation-2: -Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) plays important roles in spermatogenesis.

Detailed explanation-3: -Luteinizing hormone(LH) acts on specialised cells within the testes and stimulates release of the male sex hormone, testosterone. Follicle-stimulating hormone(FSH)acts on a separate population of cells within the testes to stimulate the production of sperm.

Detailed explanation-4: -In men, LH primarily stimulates testosterone production, while FSH stimulates the production of sperm.

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