Question

question 20
the hormone produced by male testes which is necessary for sperm production is _.
a cortisol
b prolactin
c estrogen
d testosterone

Explanation:

• Cortisol is a stress - related hormone produced by the adrenal glands, not related to sperm production in males.
• Prolactin is mainly involved in milk production in females and has other functions like regulating the immune system, not sperm production in males.
• Estrogen is a female sex hormone, not relevant to male sperm production.
• Testosterone is the male sex hormone produced by the testes and is essential for sperm production.

Answer:

D. testosterone