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Identify four regions of the brain that play an important role in sexual behavior.Which of these are more important for male sexual behavior? For female sexual behavior?


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Kidneys

Organs that filter waste products from the blood, regulate blood pressure, and maintain electrolyte balance, among other functions.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain responsible for hormone production and regulation of vital bodily functions, including temperature, hunger, and thirst.

Oxytocin

A hormone released by the pituitary gland that causes increased contraction of the uterus during labor and stimulates the ejection of milk into the ducts of the breasts.

Calcitonin

A hormone produced by the thyroid gland that helps regulate blood calcium levels by lowering them when they are high.

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