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ZOO 101 ZOO 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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In males, which hormone stimulates Leydig cells to produce testosterone?
Options
A GnRH
B FSH
C LH
Correct Answer
D Prolactin
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Luteinizing hormone (LH) acts directly on the Leydig cells located in the testes to stimulate the synthesis and secretion of testosterone.

Hint

This pituitary hormone shares its name with a phase of the ovarian cycle.

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