When testosterone levels are low, which hormone is released?

Stimulating Hormone

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Progesterone

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Luteinizing Hormone

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Vasopressin

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Solution

The correct option is C Luteinizing Hormone
The pituitary gland controls the level of testosterone in the body. When the testosterone level is low, the pituitary gland releases a hormone called as luteinizing hormone (LH).
This hormone stimulates the testicles to make more testosterone.

Therefore, the correct answer is option C.

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