The nursing instructor teaches student nurses about male reproductive function and the role of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). The instructor evaluates learning has occurred when the students make which statement?
1. "Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) regulates sperm production."
2. "Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) regulates male androgen production."
3. "Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) regulates production of testosterone."
4. "Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) regulates male progesterone."
Correct Answer: 1
Rationale 1: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) regulates sperm production in men.
Rationale 2: Androgens are male sex hormones not regulated by follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
Rationale 3: . Testosterone is regulated by luteinizing hormone (LH), not follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
Rationale 4: Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) does not regulate progesterone in men.
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