Homeostatis, a term which refers to the maintenance of the internal state of a given body that is quite distinct from the external environment in an effort of defending it against perturbation is an important element of every male and female on the planet. In this paper we attempt to explain how homeostatic mechanisms affect the homeostasis of the Reproductive system.
How homeostatic mechanisms affect the male reproductive system
The hypothalamus produces the hormone gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) which controls the anterior pituitary gonadotropins. The anterior pituitary gonadotropins then releases Folicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing hormone (LH).The Folicle stimulating hormone (FSH) then indirectly stimulates spermatogenesis by simulating sustentacular cells to effectively release andogen-binding protein (ABP).The andogen-binding protein (ABP)
then prompts the spermatogenic cells to effectively bind while also concentrating testosterone which...
The hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary are subject to the homeostatic feedback mechanism. The testosterone effectively inhibits the hypothalamus and the anterior pituitary gland. The hormone Inhibin (a protein hormone) which is produced by the body's sustentacular (Sertoli) cells effectively inhibits the upstream hormone release so as to maintain the production of sperms.
How homeostatic mechanisms affect the male reproductive system
In females, the hypothalamus-pituitary complex as apart of the homeostatic mechanism regulates the production of the ovarian hormones (progesterone and estrogen) with the gonadotropins (Follicle-Stimulating Hormone and Luteinizing Hormone). The ovarian hormone then regulates the gonadotropins via the negative feedback. The start of puberty is effectively…
