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Chapter 43: Q. 17 (page 1259)

Which hormone causes Leydig cells to make testosterone? a. FSH b. LH c. inhibin d. estrogen

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The correct option is a. FSH

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Step 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 .

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Step 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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