Which of the Following Is Not True of Hormones and the Hypothalamus

question 89

Multiple Choice

 Which of the following is not true of hormones and the hypothalamus?

• A) In the medial preoptic area, both testosterone and estradiol increase prostaglandin E2, which influences male sexual behavior.
• B) In the ventromedial hypothalamus, estradiol activates PI3 kinase that contributes to aggressive and sexual behavior.
• C) In the arcuate nucleus, estradiol increases GABA, which is important for female sexual behavior.
• D) In the lateral preoptic area, testosterone reduces GABA, which is important for parenting behavior.

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