GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which hormone helps create male sex characteristics and sperm production?
A
Thyroxine
B
Testosterone
C
Estrogen
D
Progesterone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Testosterone is indispensable for sperm production, however both testosterone and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) are needed for optimal testicular development and maximal sperm production.

Detailed explanation-2: -Dihydrotestosterone is a hormone with powerful androgenic properties. This important hormone plays a role in puberty and helps men develop their adult male characteristics. Dihydrotestosterone is an androgen, which means it is a hormone that triggers the development of male characteristics.

Detailed explanation-3: -In men, LH primarily stimulates testosterone production, while FSH stimulates the production of sperm. The testes must be capable of response to this hormonal stimulus.

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