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Multiple Choice
In the context of the human reproductive system, the primary male sex hormone is called which of the following?
A
Progesterone
B
Testosterone
C
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
D
Estrogen
Verified step by step guidance
1
Understand that the question is asking for the primary male sex hormone in the human reproductive system.
Recall that hormones are chemical messengers that regulate various physiological processes, including reproduction.
Identify that progesterone and estrogen are primarily female sex hormones involved in the menstrual cycle and pregnancy.
Recognize that luteinizing hormone (LH) is a pituitary gland hormone that stimulates testosterone production but is not itself a sex hormone.
Conclude that testosterone is the primary male sex hormone responsible for the development of male secondary sexual characteristics and reproductive functions.