Luteinizing hormone (LH) binds to interstitial (Leydig) cells and

A. increases testosterone production by the interstitial cells.
B. inhibits sustentacular cells.
C. promotes sperm cell production by the interstitial cells.
D. decreases testosterone production by the interstitial cells.
E. stimulates GnRH levels to increase in the testes.


Answer: A

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