Obesity Is Directly Related to Low Testosterone Levels

question 42

Multiple Choice

Obesity is directly related to low testosterone levels.Why would this be of concern for a male-female couple interested in having a baby?

• A)Testosterone is involved in sperm production,so obese males may be more likely to have infertility problems.
• B)Low testosterone levels in males will cause lower luteinizing hormone (LH)production in females during reproduction.
• C)Low testosterone levels in males will cause the adrenal glands to reduce production of other sex hormones.
• D)Low testosterone levels in males will cause their offspring to have delayed secondary sex characteristic development.

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