The left testis of a newborn baby failed to descend into his scrotal sac.For some reason, the condition was not treated, and the testis remainedin that position until after puberty. Select the observation consistentwith the fate of the left testis after puberty.(1) normal testosterone secretion(2) no interstitial cells in the testis(3) no sustentacular cells in the testis(4) no spermatogonia in the testis(5) increased number of interstitial cells(6) normal LH secretiona. 1 b. 1,2,3,4 c. 1,2,3,6 d. 1,4,6 e. 4,6

The left testis of a newborn baby failed to descend into his scrotal sac.For some reason, the condition was not treated, and the testis remainedin that position until after puberty. Select the observation consistentwith the fate of the left testis after puberty.(1) normal testosterone secretion(2) no interstitial cells in the testis(3) no sustentacular cells in the testis(4) no spermatogonia in the testis(5) increased number of interstitial cells(6) normal LH secretiona. 1 b. 1,2,3,4 c. 1,2,3,6 d. 1,4,6 e. 4,6

Human Physiology: From Cells to Systems (MindTap Course List)

9th Edition

ISBN:9781285866932

Author:Lauralee Sherwood

Publisher:Lauralee Sherwood

Chapter20: The Reproductive System

Section20.4: Female Reproductive Physiology

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