Sexual Reproductive Behaviors Quiz
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Which type of gland produces a hormone by binding to the membrane?

  • Paracrine gland
  • Autocrine gland
  • Exocrine gland
  • Endocrine gland (correct)

    • What is the primary function of progesterone among the sex hormones?

  • Development of male reproductive organs
  • Secondary sexual characteristics in females
  • Regulation of the menstrual cycle
  • Supporting pregnancy (correct)

    • Which category of hormones influences whether the body will develop male or female characteristics?

  • Estrogens
  • Androgens
  • Progesterone
  • Organizing hormones (correct)

    • What is the potential long-term effect of anabolic steroid use?

    <p>Early heart attacks and strokes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of development do organizing effects of sex hormones occur?

    <p>Before birth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During the early stages of prenatal development, what are the names of the channels that will eventually become female and male internal structures?

    <p>Müllerian ducts and Wolffian ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of the hypothalamus in relation to sexual behavior and motivation?

    <p>Mediating the motivation to engage in sexual behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What effect do lesions to the medial preoptic area of the hypothalamus have on a male rat's ability to engage in sexual behavior?

    <p>Completely disrupt the ability to engage in sexual behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are steroid hormones derivatives of?

    <p>Cholesterol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main effect of steroid hormones on the body?

    <p>Influencing the functioning of organs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of effects do sex hormones have, occurring mostly at sensitive stages of development and influencing whether the body will develop male or female characteristics?

    <p>Organizing effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of progesterone among the sex hormones?

    <p>Regulation of the menstrual cycle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of hormones influences temporary activations caused by a hormone, occurring at any time of life?

    <p>Activating effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential long-term effect of anabolic steroid use?

    <p>Early heart attacks and strokes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of gland produces a hormone by binding to the membrane and causing rapid effects by activating certain proteins?

    <p>Endocrine gland</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the channels of Müller and Wolff also known as?

    <p>Wolfferian and Müllerian ducts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary influence of steroid hormones on the body?

    <p>Regulation of reproductive functions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which stage of development do organizing effects of sex hormones occur?

    <p>Prenatal period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the hypothalamus in sexual behavior and motivation?

    <p>Mediation of sexual behavior and motivation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which category of hormones influences whether the body will develop male or female characteristics?

    <p>Gonadal hormones</p> Signup and view all the answers

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