Sex Hormones and Reproductive System Quiz

What hormone is released by the hypothalamus to stimulate the pituitary gland?

• Testosterone

• Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)

• Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

• Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in males?

• FSH

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• Testosterone

What is the main purpose of the menstrual cycle?

• To stimulate the production of testosterone

• To increase muscle mass

• To regulate body temperature

• To prepare the lining of the uterus to receive a fertilized egg

Which hormone is responsible for ovulation in females?

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• LH

• FSH

What is the role of FSH in males?

• Stimulates sperm production

• Causes ovulation

• Regulates menstrual cycle

• Increases testosterone production

Which hormone is released by the adrenal gland and helps develop secondary sexual characteristics?

• Estrogen

• Androgens

• Progesterone

• FSH

What is the effect of testosterone on the male voice during puberty?

• It causes the voice to become higher

• It causes the voice to deepen

• It has no effect on the voice

• It causes the voice to become softer

What happens during the luteal phase of the menstrual cycle if fertilization does not occur?

• FSH and LH levels increase

• The egg is fertilized

• The corpus luteum continues to produce progesterone

• The lining of the uterus is shed

What is a common symptom of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)?

• Increased estrogen production

• Decreased testosterone levels

• Irregular menstrual cycles

• Increased LH production

Which hormone is primarily responsible for maintaining the uterine lining during the luteal phase?

• Estrogen

• Progesterone

• FSH

• LH