Multiple Choice
In a hormone review table, which term means excessive glucose in the blood?
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16. The Endocrine System
Hormone Review Table
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Which hormone is NOT produced by the gonads?
A
Testosterone.
B
Prolactin.
C
Estrogen.
D
Progesterone.
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Identify the function of the gonads: The gonads, which are the testes in males and ovaries in females, are responsible for producing sex hormones.
List the hormones produced by the gonads: In males, the testes primarily produce testosterone. In females, the ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone.
Understand the role of prolactin: Prolactin is a hormone primarily associated with lactation and is produced by the anterior pituitary gland, not the gonads.
Compare the list of hormones: Testosterone, estrogen, and progesterone are all produced by the gonads, while prolactin is not.
Conclude which hormone is not produced by the gonads: Based on the comparison, prolactin is the hormone that is not produced by the gonads.
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