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Identify the correct pair of hormone and its target cells in the context of spermatogenesis.

AGonadotrophin: Leydig cells

BLuteinising Hormone: Sertoli cells

CTestosterone: Pituitary gland

DFollicle Stimulating Hormone: Sertoli cells

Answer:

D. Follicle Stimulating Hormone: Sertoli cells

Read Explanation:

Gonadotrophic Hormone is released by Hypothalamus and acts on Anterior Pituitary. Anterior pituitary releases Luteinising Hormone which acts on Leydig cells. Leydig cells release Androgens which act on a variety of targets to initiate Spermatogenesis. Anterior Pituitary also releases Follicle Stimulating hormone which acts on Sertoli cells to release various factors that promotes spermatogenesis.


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