Sertoli cells secrete a hormone

Gonadotropin

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Testosterone

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Relaxin

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Inhibin

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Solution

The correct option is C Inhibin
A. Gonadotropin is secreted by hypothalamus. It stimulates pituitary to release follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
B. Testosterone is secreted by adrenal cortex of adrenal gland and testes. It help in development of secondary and accessory sexual characters in males.
C. Relaxin is secreted by corpus luteum. It causes relaxation of pelvic ligaments and cervix during child birth.
D. Inhibin is secreted by Sertoli cells. It suppresses follicle stimulating hormone (FSH).
So, the correct answer 'Inhibin'.

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