Question

2. Which of the following best describes the role of the hormone testosterone in the Male Reproductive System? a. Stimulates sperm production b. Stimulates secondary sexcharacteristics c. Stimulates secretion of luteinizing hormone d. Increases the production of Follicle Stimulating Hormone

Answer 1

Testosterone is a hormone released by the testes to form the sperm. It stimulates the Sertoli cells to conduct spermatogenesis (formation of sperm). The spermatogonia (a cell that divides to produce immature sperm to mature sperm) will produce spermatocytes (immature sperm cells) to spermatids (immature sperm cells) to a mature sperm cells.