Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a primary function of insulin in the human body?
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16. The Endocrine System
Introduction to the Endocrine System
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Which of the following is not a sex hormone produced by the ovaries?
A
Testosterone
B
Inhibin
C
Progesterone
D
Estrogen
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Understand the role of the ovaries in hormone production. The ovaries are responsible for producing several hormones that regulate the female reproductive system.
Identify the primary hormones produced by the ovaries. These include estrogen, progesterone, and inhibin, which are crucial for various functions such as regulating the menstrual cycle and supporting pregnancy.
Recognize that testosterone is primarily produced in the testes in males, although females do produce small amounts of testosterone in the ovaries and adrenal glands.
Compare the list of hormones provided in the question with the typical hormones produced by the ovaries. Estrogen, progesterone, and inhibin are all produced by the ovaries.
Conclude that testosterone is not a primary sex hormone produced by the ovaries, as it is mainly associated with male reproductive functions.
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