Multiple Choice
Which of the following hormones directly stimulates sperm production?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which of the following hormones is primarily responsible for the development of female secondary sex characteristics?
A
Progesterone
B
Cortisol
C
Estrogen
D
Testosterone
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Identify the primary function of each hormone listed in the options: Progesterone, Cortisol, Estrogen, and Testosterone.
Understand that secondary sex characteristics are features that appear during puberty and are not directly involved in reproduction, such as breast development and wider hips in females.
Recognize that Estrogen is the hormone primarily responsible for the development of female secondary sex characteristics.
Differentiate between the roles of the other hormones: Progesterone is involved in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy, Cortisol is a stress hormone, and Testosterone is responsible for male secondary sex characteristics.
Conclude that Estrogen is the correct hormone responsible for the development of female secondary sex characteristics.
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