What is the main reproductive role of follicle-stimulating hormone in the male?
Correct answer: B. Supporting Sertoli cells and spermatogenesis
- A. Stimulating Leydig cells to produce testosterone
- B. Supporting Sertoli cells and spermatogenesis
- C. Causing ejaculation through smooth muscle contraction
- D. Inducing regression of the testes
Explanation
FSH acts mainly on Sertoli cells within the seminiferous tubules and supports spermatogenesis. LH stimulates Leydig cells to produce testosterone, so option A confuses the two pituitary gonadotropins.
Report an error
The more specific you are, the faster it gets fixed. A source beats an opinion.
Prefer email? support@testustad.com
About Theriogenology and Animal Reproduction
Covers the reproductive anatomy and physiology of male and female domestic animals, including puberty, oestrous cycles, ovulation, fertilisation, pregnancy, parturition and lactation. It also includes artificial insemination, semen evaluation, pregnancy diagnosis, infertility, dystocia and reproductive disorders, with attention to species differences.
Practise Theriogenology and Animal Reproduction
59 free Theriogenology and Animal Reproduction MCQs from Veterinary Science, each with the correct answer and an explanation. Unlimited attempts, no account needed.
Discussion
Stuck on an option, or know a faster way to get there? Ask or explain it here.
No comments yet. Be the first to explain this one.
Exams that ask Veterinary Science questions like this
Veterinary Science is on this paper prepared for on TestUstad, and all of them draw the same bank, so this question is worth knowing for it.
More Theriogenology and Animal Reproduction questions
Which substance is primarily responsible for luteolysis in the non-pregnant cow?
In the male reproductive tract, where do spermatozoa acquire most of their motility and fertilising ability?
Which hormone from the hypothalamus stimulates the anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH in domestic animals?
Which type of placenta is characteristic of cattle and sheep?
Failure to expel fetal membranes within which period after calving is commonly termed retained placenta in cattle?
Which immunoglobulin is the main antibody absorbed from bovine colostrum during the early neonatal period?