Asked by Kiley Taylor on Jul 14, 2024
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The sex glands, which secrete hormones that regulate sexual development and behavior as well as reproduction, are called__________
A) the pancreas.
B) the gonads.
C) cortisol.
D) the hypothalamus.
Gonads
The primary reproductive organs in animals, which in males are the testes and in females are the ovaries, responsible for producing gametes and hormones.
Sexual Development
The process of physical and emotional changes that occur as a person matures sexually, including puberty and sexual identity formation.
Sex Glands
Organs that produce sex hormones and gametes; for males, this refers to the testes, and for females, the ovaries.
- Comprehend the roles of various glands and the hormones produced by them.
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Amish TangriJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The gonads are the sex glands that secrete hormones regulating sexual development, behavior, and reproduction. The pancreas secretes hormones that regulate blood sugar levels, cortisol is a stress hormone, and the hypothalamus regulates many bodily functions but is not a gland.
Learning Objectives
- Comprehend the roles of various glands and the hormones produced by them.