GENERAL HISTOLOGY

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN

TESTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Testosterone is produced by the ____
A
ovaries
B
hypothalamus
C
anterior pituitary gland
D
testicles
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The testes synthesize two essential products: testosterone, needed for the development and maintenance of many physiological functions including normal testis function; and sperm, needed for male fertility.

Detailed explanation-2: -Testosterone is the most important sex hormone in men. More than 95% of the endogenous testosterone is produced in the testes, with 6–7 mg secreted every day.

Detailed explanation-3: -The two testicles (or testes) produce sperm and the male sex hormone testosterone.

Detailed explanation-4: -The hypothalamus produces gonadotropin-releasing hormone, which signals the pituitary gland to make follicle-stimulating hormone ( FSH ) and luteinizing hormone ( LH ). Luteinizing hormone then signals the testes to produce testosterone.

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