WAEC Biology 2002 Question 20

Question 20

Hormonal Coordination

In humans, which of the following pairs of hormones correspond to male and female respectively?

  1. A.Oestrogen and adrenalin
  2. B.Progesterone and testosterone
  3. C.Testosterone and oestrogen
  4. D.Adrenalin and progesterone.
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Answer: C (Testosterone and oestrogen)

Explanation

Testosterone is the main male sex hormone (from the testes) and oestrogen is a main female sex hormone (from the ovaries).