LH stimulates cholesterol desmolase in the theca cells

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Sertoli cells secrete 

Androgenbinding protein (ABP), inhibin, and MIS

The fluid in the lumen of the seminiferous tubules is quite different from plasma; it contains very little protein and glucose but is rich in androgens, estrogens, K+ , inositol, glutamic and aspartic acids.  Maintenance of its composition depends on the blood–testis barrier.

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During adolescence, Spermatogonia, mature into primary spermatocytes 

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The membranes of late spermatids and spermatozoa contain a special small form of angiotensin converting enzyme called germinal angiotensin converting enzyme (gACE)

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Hormonal factors that stimulate spermatogenesis:

Testosterone

Luteinizing hormone

Follicle-stimulating hormone

Estrogens

Growth hormone

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Testosterone, secreted by the Leydig cells located in the interstitium of the testis, is essential for growth and division of the testicular germinal cells.