Gonads
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(a) Name the cells of the testes that secrete the hormone testosterone.
(b) What are the four major ducts of the male reproductive system?
(c) Name the duct that helps in the movement of sperms from the seminiferous tubules into the epididymis.
(d) How many days are required for the sperms to mature?
Which of the following is not a function of estrogen?
Causes growth and development of female sex organs at puberty.
Brings about the monthly preparation of uterus for pregnancy
Causes the development of hoarse voice.
Changes the body shapes like broadening of hips, enlargement of breasts, etc
Difference between estrogen and progesterone
- androgens
- oestrogens
- progesterone
- thyroxine
Which hormone is responsible for the changes noticed in females at puberty?
Which hormone Is responsible for facial hair growth in females?
Name the hormones secreted by (a) testes and (b) ovaries
The two glands A and B which occur in pairs, are present in the endocrine system of humans. The pair of glands A is found only in females whereas the pair of glands B occurs only in males. The glands A make and secrete two hormones C and D whereas glands B make and secrete only one hormone E. In addition to hormones, glands A make gametes F whereas glands B make gametes G.
(a) What are glands A ?
(b) What are hormones C and D ?
(c) What are glands B ? Name the hormone E.
(d) What are gametes (i) F, and (ii) G ?
(e) Which event in the life of males and females is associated with the secretion of hormones C, D and E ?
What is progesterone involved in?
The hormone which is associated with male puberty is called:
(a) oestrogen
(b) adrenaline
(c) testosterone
(d) progesterone
Where is testosterone produced?
Increased activity of sweat and sebaceous glands can lead to______
Testosterone is produced by Leydig cells of the testis.
True
False
The dramatic changes in body features associated with puberty are mainly because of the secretions of :
(a) estrogen from testes and testosterone from ovary
(b) estrogen from adrenal gland and testosterone from pituitary gland
(c) testosterone from testes and estrogen from ovary
(d) testosterone from thyroid gland and estrogen from pituitary gland
Is it correct to say that the testes produce testosterone. Discuss?
- Synthesize Sex hormones
- Produce Germ Cells
- Secrete ADH
- None of these
In what ways are puberty and adolescence result of the activity of some glands in the human body?
Which of the following is not a male hormone?
Insulin
Oestrogen
Testosterone
Thyroxin
- True
- False
Which of the following endocrine gland produces progesterone?
Ovaries
Testes
Pancreas
Thymus
Which of the following is not a dual gland?
Pancreas
Adrenal
Testes
Ovaries
What are the male and female sex hormones?
Which of the following hormone(s) directly control the menstrual cycle?
Oestrogen
Testosterone
Progesterone
Growth hormone
Question 28
Dramatic changes of body features associated with puberty are mainly due to the secretion of
(a) estrogen from testes and testosterone from the ovary
(b) estrogen from adrenal gland and testosterone from pituitary gland
(c) testosterone from testes and estrogen from the ovary
(d) testosterone from the thyroid gland and estrogen from pituitary gland
Give four distinct function of testis.
Which hormone is responsible for menarche?
(a) Hymen
(b) Puberty
(c) Hernia
- Synthesize Sex hormones
- Produce Germ Cells
- Secrete ADH
- None of these
Name the cell of the testes that produce male hormones.
How are general growth and sexual maturation different from each other?
