Which of the following is NOT stimulated by the surge of testosterone that occurs at puberty?
A) secretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary
B) increased protein synthesis in muscle
C) spermatogenesis
D) release of gonadotropin -releasing hormone (GnRH)
E) secretion of a thick oil by sebaceous glands

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The surge of testosterone at puberty stimulates A) secretion of growth hormone from the anterior pituitary, B) increased protein synthesis in muscle, C) spermatogenesis, and E) secretion of a thick oil by sebaceous glands. However, it does not directly stimulate D) release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH). GnRH release from the hypothalamus is actually what initiates the cascade leading to increased testosterone production.

Which of the Following Is NOT Stimulated by the Surge