Multiple choice

The set of female hormones is _____.

  1. adrenocorticotropic and androgens

  2. estradiol and progesterone

  3. testosterone and rogens

  4. all of the above
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Estradiol (estrogen) and progesterone are the primary female sex hormones produced by ovaries. They regulate the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and secondary sexual characteristics. Adrenocorticotropic is a pituitary hormone, androgens are male hormones, testosterone is the primary male sex hormone - none of which constitute the 'set of female hormones'.

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