Which hormones stimulate the gonads to mature?
Correct answer: A. FSH and LH
- A. FSH and LH
- B. Estrogens
- C. Androgens
- D. Testosterone and progesterone
Explanation
FSH and LH are produced by the anterior pituitary gland in the brain. In males, FSH stimulates the testes to produce sperm cells, while LH stimulates the production of testosterone by the Leydig cells in the testes. In females, FSH stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, which contain the developing eggs, and LH triggers ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum.
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