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Multiple Choice
Which hormones are produced by the male and female gonads?
A
Insulin and glucagon
B
Testosterone and estrogen
C
Adrenaline and cortisol
D
Thyroxine and calcitonin
Verified step by step guidance
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Identify the male and female gonads: The male gonads are the testes, and the female gonads are the ovaries.
Understand the primary function of the gonads: The gonads are responsible for producing gametes (sperm in males and eggs in females) and secreting sex hormones.
Recognize the hormones produced by the male gonads (testes): The primary hormone produced by the testes is testosterone, which is responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics and reproductive functions.
Recognize the hormones produced by the female gonads (ovaries): The primary hormone produced by the ovaries is estrogen, which is responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics and reproductive functions.
Compare the options given in the problem: Insulin and glucagon are produced by the pancreas, adrenaline and cortisol by the adrenal glands, and thyroxine and calcitonin by the thyroid gland. Therefore, the correct hormones produced by the gonads are testosterone and estrogen.