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1. Introduction to Anatomy & Physiology5h 43m
2. Cell Chemistry & Cell Components12h 36m
3. Energy & Cell Processes10h 6m
4. Tissues & Histology10h 3m
5. Integumentary System2h 20m
6. Bones & Skeletal Tissue2h 16m
7. The Skeletal System2h 35m
8. Joints2h 17m
9. Muscle Tissue2h 33m
10. Muscles1h 11m
11. Nervous Tissue and Nervous System1h 35m
12. The Central Nervous System1h 6m
- Introduction to the Central Nervous System
  18m
- The Cerebrum
  48m
13. The Peripheral Nervous System1h 26m
14. The Autonomic Nervous System1h 38m
15. The Special Senses2h 41m
16. The Endocrine System2h 48m
17. The Blood3h 22m
18. The Heart3h 42m
19. The Blood Vessels3h 35m
20. The Lymphatic System3h 16m
21. The Immune System14h 37m
22. The Respiratory System3h 20m
23. The Digestive System2h 5m
24. Metabolism and Nutrition4h 0m
25. The Urinary System2h 39m
26. Fluid and Electrolyte Balance, Acid Base Balance37m
27. The Reproductive System2h 5m
28. Human Development1h 21m
29. Heredity3h 32m

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

Anatomy & Physiology

16. The Endocrine System

Introduction to the Endocrine System

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Which of these is a function of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in males?

Increases muscle mass

Stimulates the production of sperm

Stimulates the production of testosterone

Regulates the secretion of insulin

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Understand the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in the male reproductive system. FSH is a gonadotropin, a type of hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating the function of the testes.

Recognize that FSH is produced by the anterior pituitary gland and is essential for the proper functioning of the male reproductive system.

Identify the primary function of FSH in males, which is to stimulate the Sertoli cells in the testes. These cells are responsible for supporting and nourishing the developing sperm cells.

Acknowledge that FSH, in conjunction with testosterone, promotes the process of spermatogenesis, which is the production and maturation of sperm cells.

Differentiate the role of FSH from other hormones such as luteinizing hormone (LH), which primarily stimulates the production of testosterone by acting on the Leydig cells in the testes.