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 is an example of which principle regarding hormones?
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 refers to the combined effect of two hormones that results in a greater response than the sum of their individual effects. In this case, the combined action of FSH and testosterone results in significant sperm production.

Neither Follicle Stimulating (FSH)hormone nor Testosterone Alone Can Stimulate Significant