Men deprived of their main source of testosterone by castration show a dramatic decrease in sexual behavior in some, but not all, cases. Based on this research, we can infer that ______.

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The fact that men who are deprived of their main source of testosterone experience a dramatic decrease in sexual behavior suggests that testosterone plays an activating role in maintaining sexual desire in men. Option A is incorrect because there is evidence to suggest a link between testosterone and sexual desire. Option B is incorrect because testosterone is considered to be a driving factor in sexual desire. Option C is incorrect because androgens, including testosterone, are known to play a significant role in sexual desire in men.

Men Deprived of Their Main Source of Testosterone by Castration