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What is inhibin? Write its function.

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Inhibin is a hormone secreted by granulosa (female) and Sertoli (male) cells in response to FSH and its major action is the negative feedback control of pituitary FSH secretion. The inhibins are also involved in the control of the production of gametes and embryonic and fetal development.

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