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What is produced in the seminiferous tubules?
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FSH from the pituitary gland promotes sperm production.
2
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What is produced in the interstitial cells?
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ICSH from the pituitary gland stimulates testosterone production in the interstitial cells. A high concentration of testosterone inhibits the pituitary gland from releasing FSH and ICSH.
3
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What maintains mobility of sperm?
A
The prostate gland and seminal vesicles secrete fluids that maintains the mobility and viability of sperm.
4
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What surrounds and protects the ova?
A
A follicle
Higher human Biology
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Decks in class (24)
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Unit 1- Division & Differentiation11
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Unit 1- Structure And Replication of DNA8
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Unit 1- Gene Expression And Protein Synthesis11
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Unit 1- Mutations17
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Unit 1- Genomics5
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Unit 1- Metabolic Pathways13
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Unit 1- Cellular Respiration9
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Unit 1- Energy Systems6
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Unit 2- Gametes4
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Unit 2- Hormonal Control6
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Unit 2- Controlling Fertility9
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Unit 2- Antenatal & Postnatal Screening15
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Unit 2- Blood Vessels9
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Unit 2- The Heart12
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Unit 2- Cardiovascular Disease12
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Unit 2- Blood Glucose9
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Unit 3- Nervous system and pathways14
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Unit 3- Cerebral Cortex8
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Unit 3- Memory12
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Unit 3- Nervous System And Synapses26
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Unit 3- Non Specific Defenses6
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Unit 3- Defense Against Pathogens9
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Unit 3- Immunisation5
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Unit 3- Clinical Trials1
