A Man Has Been Told That He Is Not Synthesizing

question 64

Multiple Choice

A man has been told that he is not synthesizing enough follicle- stimulating hormone (FSH) , and for this reason he may be unable to father a child. Choose the correct statement to explain this problem.

• A) FSH stimulates sperm production in the testes.
• B) FSH stimulates estrogen secretion by ovarian cells; therefore it is not synthesized by males.
• C) The man must be producing progesterone, which inhibits the synthesis of FSH.
• D) A hormone made in the adenohypophysis cannot influence fertility.

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Definitions:

CPI

Consumer Price Index, a measure that examines the weighted average of prices of a basket of consumer goods and services, used as an indicator of inflation.

Real Wages

Wages or salaries that have been adjusted for inflation, indicating the purchasing power of the income received by workers.

CPI

The Consumer Price Index is an indicator that calculates the weighted average price of a selection of consumer goods and services, including food, medical care, and transportation.

Real Wages

The purchasing power of wages, taking into account inflation, reflecting the amount of goods and services that can be bought with the wages earned.