The hormone that is released from the adenohypophysis and stimulates the development of sperm in the seminiferous tubules of the testes is called
A) prolactin
B) adrenocorticotropic hormone
C) luteinizing hormone
D) follicle-stimulating hormone

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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is released from the adenohypophysis and stimulates the development of sperm in the seminiferous tubules of the testes. Prolactin stimulates milk production in the mammary glands, adrenocorticotropic hormone stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal glands, and luteinizing hormone stimulates testosterone production in the Leydig cells of the testes. None of these hormones directly stimulate sperm development. Therefore, FSH is the best choice.

The Hormone That Is Released from the Adenohypophysis and Stimulates