The Inability of a Man to Produce LH Would Result

question 37

Multiple Choice

The inability of a man to produce LH would result in

• A)the inability of Leydig cells to produce testosterone.
• B)the inability of the anterior pituitary to produce FSH.
• C)the loss of positive feedback control on FSH release.
• D)decreased GnRH production by the hypothalamus.
• E)exaggerated secondary sex characteristics.

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Definitions:

Deficient Fluid Volume

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