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Increased secretion of which hormone starts the process of sperm formation at the time of puberty?

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GH
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GnRH
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TSH
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PRL
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Solution

The correct option is B GnRH
On the onset of puberty in males, the hypothalamus secretes GnRH or Gonadotrophin releasing hormone.

GnRH acts on anterior pituitary and stimulates the release of Gonadotropins (FSH and LH) which help in spermatogenesis.

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