Question

Testosterone increases fertility in males.

• A. True
• B. False

Answer 1

The correct option is A True

Testosterone:

1. Testosterone is a male hormone also referred to as sex hormone for males.
2. Testosterone is secreted by the testes, the production is controlled by the hypothalamus and pituitary gland.
3. Testosterone regulates the development of male characteristics as it is an androgen.
4. The development of male sex organs at birth depends on testosterone and during puberty, the development of secondary sexual characteristics also depends on testosterone and thus, helping in regulating the fertility in males.
5. The deficiency of testosterone decreases fertility in males, it also results in results in low sperm count, shrunken testes, irritability, depression, etc.

Final answer: The given statement is true.