A “birth control” compound for men has been sought for several decades. Which of the following would provide effective sterility?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: Substance that blocks the actions of follicle-stimulating hormone. By blocking the actions of FSH, sperm production in the testes would be inhibited, leading to effective sterility. FSH plays a crucial role in stimulating sperm production, so blocking its actions would prevent the development of mature sperm.
Explanation for why the other choices are incorrect:
A: Substance that mimics the actions of luteinizing hormone - Mimicking LH would not necessarily lead to effective sterility in men.
B: Substance that blocks the actions of inhibin - Inhibin regulates FSH secretion but blocking it would not directly lead to effective sterility.
D: Substance that mimics the actions of gonadotropin-releasing hormone - Mimicking GnRH would not directly impact sperm production and sterility.