182 Pages
by
CRC Press
182 Pages
by
CRC Press
182 Pages
by
CRC Press
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Current knowledge concerning both morphological and functional cryptorchid-related alterations in the various testicular compartments is summarized in this valuable new publication. Damage to the germinal epithelium and resulting infertility in both humans and experimental animals as well as the degree of damage to the different stages of germ cell development is discussed. In addition,... Read more
1. Overview of Cryptorchidism with Emphasis on the Human 2. Experimental Models of Cryptorchidism 3. Alterations in the Steroidogenic Capacity of Leydig Cells in Cryptorchid Testis 4. Testicular Regulation of Gonadotropin Microheterogeneity: Effects of Cryptorchidism 5. Alterations in Leydig Cell Morphology 6. Influence of Cryptorchidism on Leydig Cell Function 7. Changes in Sertoli Cell Structure and Functions 8. Sertoli-Leydig Cell Interactions in the Unilaterally Cryptorchid Testis 9. Cryptorchid-Induced Changes in Spermatogenesis and Fertility
Biography
Abney\, Thomas O.; Keel\, Brooks A.
