Author:
Berger M.,Jean-Faucher Ch.,de Turckheim M.,Veyssiere G.,Blanc M. R.,Poirier J. C.,Jean Cl.
Abstract
Abstract.
Plasma testosterone, LH and FSH levels were determined and correlated with reproductive organs growth, testicular differentiation, fighting and mounting behaviour in maturing rabbit.
An infantile phase of development extends from birth to 40 days, characterized by low testosterone and FSH levels, decreasing LH levels (until 20 days) and by a slow growth of testis and seminal vesicle. The peripubertal phase starts abruptly around day 40. It is marked by simultaneous events: the appearance of mature Leydig cells in the testis, a striking increase in testosterone and FSH levels, a small rise in LH levels and an acceleration of testicular growth. The phase of rapid growth of seminal vesicle and the first meiotic divisions start around day 70, in presence of high circulating levels of FSH and testosterone. Fighting (3 months) and mounting behaviour (146 ± 13 days) occur lately after a long period of high circulating testosterone levels.
Subject
Endocrinology,General Medicine,Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism
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