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Fill in the blanks: At the end of meiosis, each cell has ________ chromosomes and they are genetically ________ from the original cell.
27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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__________ acts upon the __________ to encourage the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
A
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); anterior pituitary
B
Testosterone; anterior pituitary
C
Testosterone; sustentocytes
D
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH); sustentocytes
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Identify the hormones involved in the regulation of reproductive functions. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is a key hormone that plays a role in this process.
Understand the role of GnRH. It is produced by the hypothalamus and acts on the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate the release of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
Recognize the target of GnRH. The anterior pituitary is the gland that responds to GnRH by releasing FSH and LH, which are crucial for reproductive function.
Consider the other options provided. Testosterone primarily acts on target tissues such as the testes and does not directly stimulate the anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH.
Conclude that the correct pairing is Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) acting on the anterior pituitary to encourage the release of FSH and LH.
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