Q. Sertoli cells are regulated by the pituitary hormone known as :

Q. Sertoli cells are regulated by the pituitary hormone known as :

(a) FSH

(b) GH

(c) Prolactin

(d) LH

Solution :

Correct option : A FSH stimulates Sertoli cells of the testes to secrete an androgen liming protein that concentrates testosterone in the seminiferous tubules. Sertoli cells also secrete a hormone called inhibin which suppresses FSH synthesis.