Question

Name the gland which regulates the secretion of hormones from the male and female gonads. Also, mention the function of male and female sex hormones. [3 MARKS]

Answer 1

Each point: 1 Mark

1. The master endocrine gland is pituitary gland which controls the secretion of hormones from the male gonad testis and female gonad ovary.
2. The male sex hormone is testosterone. It is released by testis in the male body. Function of this hormone is to help in growth, and development of secondary sexual characteristics in boys.
3. The female sex hormone is oestrogen. It is released by ovaries in the female body. Function of this hormone is to regulate the development of secondary sexual characteristics in girls.