Question

Which hormone is responsible for controlling sperm production?

Answer 1

Answer:

The most important hormone involved in controlling sperm production is a steroid called testosterone.

Answer 2

Answer:

The most important hormone involved in controlling sperm production is a steroid called testosterone. This is produced in the testis itself, by the Leydig cells (see Figure 12a). The testosterone is released from the Leydig cells between the tubules, and taken up by the neighbouring Sertoli cells.