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(D) In males,$LH$ (Luteinizing Hormone) acts on the Leydig cells (interstitial cells) to stimulate the synthesis and secretion of androgens (testoster

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(D) In males,$LH$ (Luteinizing Hormone) acts on the Leydig cells (interstitial cells) to stimulate the synthesis and secretion of androgens (testosterone). Androgens regulate the development and maintenance of secondary sexual characters. Therefore,if $LH$ secretion is normal,the boy will develop secondary sexual characters and his interstitial cells will function properly.$FSH$ (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) acts on the Sertoli cells and stimulates the secretion of some factors which help in the process of spermiogenesis. It is essential for spermatogenesis. Since $FSH$ is not released,spermatogenesis will not occur,and the individual will be sterile.

$A$ boy who has not passed through puberty sustains an injury to his anterior pituitary such that $FSH$ is no longer released,but $LH$ secretion is normal. After he grows to maturity,one would expect that he would

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