Question

question 6 of 20
which of these are endocrine functions found only in females?
a. the stimulation of childbirth
b. the stimulation of puberty
c. the regulation of behavior
d. the regulation of sex cell production

Explanation:

• Option A: Oxytocin is an endocrine hormone that stimulates childbirth (uterine contractions) and is specific to females in the context of childbirth.
• Option B: Stimulation of puberty occurs in both males (testosterone - related) and females (estrogen - related).
• Option C: Regulation of behavior can be influenced by endocrine factors (e.g., hormones like serotonin - related to mood) in both sexes.
• Option D: Regulation of sex - cell production occurs in both males (sperm) and females (eggs), with hormones like follicle - stimulating hormone (FSH) playing a role in both.

Answer:

A. The stimulation of childbirth