The Leydig intermediate cells are located between the seminiferous tubules of the testes and produce the male sex hormone testosterone. Thus, they are responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics of the male and the maintenance of all sexual functions. What are the Leydig intermediate cells? Leydig intermediate cells were named after their discoverer, Franz von … Leydig Intermediate Cells: Structure, Function & Diseases
The cavernous sinus is the name given to a dilated venous space within the meninges. It is one of the cerebral blood vessels. What is the cavernous sinus? The cavernous sinus is a venous blood conductor of the human brain. The name sinus cavernosus comes from Latin. Thus, sinus translates to German as “innermost,” “pocket,” … Cavernous Sinus: Structure, Function & Diseases
Theca cell is a type of connective tissue and is found in the ovarian follicle, where it plays important roles in follicle maturation. Under the influence of LH, the cells become thecalutein cells through luteinization, as they are in the corpus luteum. Theca cell tumors and granulosa theca cell tumors are the best known diseases … Theca Cell: Structure, Function & Diseases
When it comes to human sex hormones, estrogens, progestins, and testosterone are most often mentioned first. However, in addition to these, there is the group of gonadotropins, proteohormones that have an equally crucial influence on ovaries, testes and endocrine functions. This group of hormones includes, for example, FSH, LH, prolactin, and hCG. What are gonadotropins? … Gonadotropins: Function & Diseases
