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Chapter 38, Problem 6FIB
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The reproductive system is comprised of all the sex organs of an organism. The sex organs work in coordination to carry out the sexual reproduction. There are certain hormones, fluids, and pheromones, which play a key role in the reproduction and are accessory part of the reproductive system.
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List the main sex hormones made by males and by females andthe organs that produce those hormones.
Match four of the hormones of the negative feedback numbered above with their function given below.
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Hormone:
Stimulates the release of testosterone
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Inhibits the release of FSH
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Stimulates spermatogenesis
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Stimulates the development of secondary sex characteristics
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Which of the following statements correctly describes the effects of increased testosterone?
a. Increased levels of testosterone result in increased sperm production
b. Increased levels of testosterone decreases the release of FSH and LH
c. Increased levels of testosterone stimulates the release of GnRH
d. Increased levels of testosterone stimulates the release of FSH and LH.
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