NEETZoology-Reproductive Health

NEET Zoology Spermatogenesis Assertion Reason Question

Type: Assertion Reason-conceptual-Medium-Class 12

Given below are assertion and reason mark the correct choice from given options. Assertion: Spermatogenesis starts at the age of puberty due to significant increase in the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and LH. Reason: The increased levels of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) then acts at the hypothalamus and stimulates secretion of gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH).

A

Assertion and reason both are true and the reason is correct explanation of assertion.

B

Assertion and reason both are true but reason is not correct explanation of assertion.

C

Assertion is true but reason is wrong.

D

Assertion and reason both are wrong.

Correct Answer

Option B

Detailed Explanation

FSH and LH stimulate spermatogenesis directly at the testes, not through GnRH. Therefore, the reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

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