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Question
Ovulation is induced by a hormone called ______.
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Solution
Ovulation is induced by a hormone called luteinising hormone (LH).
Explanation:
LH (luteinising hormone) acts on the leydig cells and stimulates the synthesis and secretion of androgens. Androgens, in turn, stimulate the process of spermatogenesis.
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