Which hormone is primarily responsible for initiating spermatogenesis?
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Correct answer: Follicle-stimulating hormone
Follicle-stimulating hormone acts on Sertoli cells to initiate and support spermatogenesis. It promotes synthesis of androgen-binding protein.
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