Neither follicle stimulating (FSH) hormone nor testosterone alone can stimulate significant sperm production, whereas when they act together, the testes produce some 300,000 sperm per minute.This exemplifies
A)hormone clearance.
B)the cascade effect.
C)the synergistic effect.
D)the permissive effect.
E)the antagonistic effect.

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The synergistic effect occurs when two or more hormones work together to produce a greater effect than they would individually. In this case, FSH and testosterone together stimulate significant sperm production, demonstrating a synergistic effect.

Neither Follicle Stimulating (FSH) Hormone nor Testosterone Alone Can Stimulate