Which Hormone Controls Spermatogenesis?

Sarah Jenkins
Sarah Jenkins
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The Development and Maintenance of Spermatogenesis Is Dependent on the Pituitary Gonadotropins; Fsh, and Lh. Both Hormones Are Secreted and Regulated as a Part...

Which Hormone Controls Spermatogenesis?

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

HPG axis
The hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal axis (HPG axis) refers to the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonadal glands as if these individual endocrine glands were a single entity. ... Fluctuations in this axis cause changes in the hormones produced by each gland and have various local and systemic effects on the body.
in response to the hypothalamic gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).

Is FSH required for spermatogenesis?

Pituitary-derived FSH provides indirect structural and metabolic support for development of spermatogonia into mature spermatids via its membrane-bound receptor in Sertoli cells. FSH also play a crucial role in determination of the number of Sertoli cells and thus their capacity to maintain spermatogenesis.

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Which hormone plays important role in Spermiogenesis?

FSH or follicle-stimulating hormone plays an important role in spermiogenesis. It stimulates Sertoli cells to secrete factors involved in spermiogenesis.

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