higher human 2.1+2

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What type of cells are gametes produced from?
germline cells
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Where are sperm cells produced?
seminiferous tubules
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What hormone do the interstitial cells produce?
testosterone
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What does the prostate gland add to semen?
fructose - for energy
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What effect do the seminal vesicles have on semen?
Enzymes keep the viscosity correct for sperm to swim.
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What gland releases Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)?
pituitary gland
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What does interstitial cell stimulating hormone (ICSH) do?
Promotes testosterone production in the interstitial cells.
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What does testosterone do?
Stimulates sperm production and stimulates the seminal vesicle and the prostate gland to produce their secretions.
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What happens when testosterone levels become too high?
Inhibits the pituitary which the produces less FSH and ICSH.
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What type of control keeps testosterone levels from getting too high?
negative feedback
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