Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 42 - Animal Reproduction - 42.3 - Male Sex Organs Produce and May Deliver Sperm - 42.3 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 904: 2

Answer

GnRH stimulates the anterior pituitary cells to produce luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. Elevated levels of luteinizing hormone stimulate the Leydig cells to boost the production and release of testosterone. Testosterone during puberty also causes periodic growth spurts and accelerated hair growth.

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GnRH stimulates the anterior pituitary cells to produce luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone. Elevated levels of luteinizing hormone stimulate the Leydig cells to boost the production and release of testosterone. Testosterone during puberty also causes periodic growth spurts and accelerated hair growth.
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