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gonadal pertaining to or arising from a gonad. See also testicular, ovarian. gonadal cords cords formed by epithelial cells which migrate from the mesonephric tubules in the embryo to the gonadal ridge and establish the indifferent stage of gonadogenesis. gonadal ridge the structures in the embryo to which the primordial germ cells migrate, and from which the gonads develop. gonadal steroids see steroid. gonadal stromal tumor tumors of granulosa cells and thecal cells of the ovary. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Removal of gonadal steroids eliminates sexual motivation, and artificially replacing them restores sexual motivation. Grossman (1984) reviewed a number of studies that show evidence suggesting that gonadal steroids, including estrogen, play a significant role in the regulation of the mammalian immune function. Continuous administration of exogenous LHRH or its agonists such as triptorelin leads to a rapid desensitization of its pituitary receptor resulting in a paradoxical effect that translates into the suppression of gonadal steroids such as testosterone and estradiol. |
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