Anticipation of Sexual Activity Has the Effect of

question 71

Multiple Choice

Anticipation of sexual activity has the effect of

• A) reducing sexual motivation.
• B) reducing beard growth.
• C) raising plasma prolactin levels in human males.
• D) raising plasma testosterone levels in human males.
• E) reducing plasma testosterone levels in human males.

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Definitions:

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain that plays a crucial role in many essential functions, including hormone release, regulation of body temperature, and maintenance of daily physiological cycles.

Pituitary Gland

Gland located in the brain that secretes human growth hormone and influences all other hormone-secreting glands (also known as the master gland).

Pineal Gland

Endocrine gland located near the base of the cerebrum; secretes melatonin.

Hierarchically

In a way that is arranged in order of rank, importance, or authority, often forming a hierarchy.