Multiple Choice
Which hormones are produced by the male and female gonads?
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27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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The testes mainly produce which of the following?
A
Progesterone
B
Estrogen
C
Prolactin
D
Testosterone
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Understand the primary function of the testes in the male reproductive system. The testes are responsible for producing male gametes (sperm) and hormones.
Identify the main hormones produced by the testes. The primary hormone produced by the testes is testosterone, which plays a crucial role in male development and reproductive functions.
Differentiate between the hormones listed in the options: Progesterone, Estrogen, Prolactin, and Testosterone. Note that Progesterone and Estrogen are primarily female hormones, while Prolactin is involved in milk production.
Recognize that Testosterone is the key male hormone produced by the testes, responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics and the regulation of libido.
Conclude that the correct answer to the question is Testosterone, as it is the main hormone produced by the testes.
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