Multiple Choice
Which of the following hormones is responsible for stimulating the development of ova and sperm?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which of these is a function of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in males?
A
Increases muscle mass
B
Stimulates the production of sperm
C
Stimulates the production of testosterone
D
Regulates the secretion of insulin
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Understand the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) in the male reproductive system. FSH is a gonadotropin, a type of hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating the function of the testes.
Recognize that FSH is produced by the anterior pituitary gland and is essential for the proper functioning of the male reproductive system.
Identify the primary function of FSH in males, which is to stimulate the Sertoli cells in the testes. These cells are responsible for supporting and nourishing the developing sperm cells.
Acknowledge that FSH, in conjunction with testosterone, promotes the process of spermatogenesis, which is the production and maturation of sperm cells.
Differentiate the role of FSH from other hormones such as luteinizing hormone (LH), which primarily stimulates the production of testosterone by acting on the Leydig cells in the testes.
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