LH stimulates the interstitial cells (Leydig cells) in the testes to increase their secretion of testosterone, which is essential for the development and maintenance of male reproductive tissues and secondary sex characteristics. LH does not directly stimulate sperm production or inhibit FSH secretion. LH is sometimes referred to as "the gonadotropic hormone," not the "anabolic hormone."

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In the Male,LH

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In the male,LH:

A) stimulates the seminiferous tubules to produce sperm more rapidly.
B) inhibits the secretion of FSH from the anterior pituitary.
C) stimulates the interstitial cells to increase their secretion of testosterone.
D) is referred to as "the anabolic hormone" because of its marked stimulating effect on protein anabolism.

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