Lipid signal molecules that act in a paracrine fashion and combine with G-protein coupled receptors include ________ and ________.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).


eicosanoids, sphingolipids

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Cells that support spermatogenesis are called _______ cells.

Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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