Luteinizing Hormone (LH): Role in Testosterone Production
The correct answer is luteinizing hormone (LH).
LH, also known as interstitial cell-stimulating hormone (ICSH) in males, is a hormone produced by the pituitary gland. In males, LH stimulates the interstitial cells of the testes to secrete testosterone, which is responsible for the development and maintenance of male characteristics.
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