Hormones in Male and Female Reproductive Systems

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Which hormone is responsible for the development and maintenance of male secondary sexual characteristics?

  • Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)
  • Testosterone (correct)
  • Estrogen
  • Progesterone

In females, which hormone is responsible for the development and maintenance of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics?

  • Luteinizing hormone (LH)
  • Estrogen (correct)
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
  • Prolactin

Which hormone stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles in females?

  • Estrogen
  • Prolactin
  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) (correct)
  • Progesterone

What is the primary hormone secreted by the corpus luteum after ovulation in females?

<p>Progesterone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone plays a key role in the regulation of the menstrual cycle and maintenance of pregnancy in females?

<p>Progesterone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which hormone is responsible for the development and maintenance of male reproductive organs and sperm production?

<p>Testosterone (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary that stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles in females?

<p>Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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