Which hormone(s) trigger(s) the production of testosterone by the testes?
A) follicle-stimulating hormone
B) luteinizing hormone
C) progesterone
D) luteinizing hormone and progesterone
E) follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone

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The production of testosterone is stimulated by the hormones follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) which are released by the anterior pituitary gland in response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus. FSH stimulates spermatogenesis while LH stimulates Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone. Therefore, the correct answer is E, follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone.

Which Hormone(s) Trigger(s) the Production of Testosterone by the Testes