MICROANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM AND MALE FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEMS

MALE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The pineal gland secretes luteinizing hormone, which stimulates production of testosterone.
A
True
B
False
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -a hormone responsible for secondary male sex characteristics. Gametes contain half the chromosomes that other body cells have. In males fetus, the testes develop in the abdomen. The pineal gland secretes luteinizing hormone, which stimulates production of testosterone.

Detailed explanation-2: -Luteinizing hormone (LH) in synergy with follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates normal follicular growth and ovulation.

Detailed explanation-3: -What hormone does the Pineal gland release and what is it’s function? Melatonin; which helps maintain circadian rhythm and regulate reproductive hormones.

Detailed explanation-4: -The testes secrete several hormones, collectively called androgens, in response to stimulation from the pituitary gland as noted above.

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