If Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH) Are Blocked

question 215

Multiple Choice

If follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are blocked just prior to puberty in a male child,

• A) the testis will produce testosterone.
• B) the posterior pituitary will produce gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).
• C) puberty will begin prematurely.
• D) the onset of puberty will cause female sexual characteristics to develop.
• E) puberty will be halted.

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