Q. 17
Question
Which hormone causes Leydig cells to make testosterone? a. FSH b. LH c. inhibin d. estrogen
Step-by-Step Solution
Verified Answer
The correct option is a. FSH
1Step 1. Gvien information
At the onset of puberty, the hypothalamus causes the release of FSH and LH into the male system for the first time. FSH enters Animal Reproduction and Development Access for free at openstax.org. the testes and stimulates the Sertoli cells to begin facilitating spermatogenesis using negative feedback .
2Step 2. Explanation
The correct option is a. FSH .
LH also enters the testes and stimulates the interstitial cells of Leydig to make and release testosterone into the testes and the blood.
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