The hormone that initiates sperm production in the testes is:
A)follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
B)luteinizing hormone (LH)
C)adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
D)growth hormone (GH)

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FSH, or follicle-stimulating hormone, initiates sperm production in the testes by stimulating the Sertoli cells to produce androgen binding protein, which binds to and carries testosterone to the developing sperm cells. This process is necessary for proper spermatogenesis.

The Hormone That Initiates Sperm Production in the Testes Is