Which Statement About Testosterone Is True

question 90

Multiple Choice

Which statement about testosterone is true?

• A) Production of testosterone increases at puberty because of increased production of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) by the anterior pituitary.
• B) Leydig cells are target cells for testosterone.
• C) Released testosterone exerts negative feedback on the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary.
• D) Testosterone is not produced until puberty.
• E) At puberty, the hypothalamus becomes more sensitive to negative feedback from testosterone.

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Definitions:

NADPH

Nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide phosphate, a coenzyme involved in cellular metabolism, particularly in the synthesis of fatty acids and the antioxidant system.

ATP

Adenosine Triphosphate, a molecule that serves as the primary energy carrier in cells, facilitating metabolic processes.

Light

Electromagnetic radiation that can be detected by the human eye, essential for photosynthesis and visual perception.