Castrating Prepubescent Bulls Causes Them to Grow in Female Proportions

question 89

Multiple Choice

Castrating prepubescent bulls causes them to grow in female proportions because

• A)castration damages the brain,which then switches its hormonal control from the pituitary to produce more estrogens.
• B)small levels of estrogens are produced by the adrenal glands and fat tissue; with the lack of testosterone,a body develops along female patterns.
• C)castration allows ovaries to develop and secrete estrogens.
• D)the presence of live sperm is necessary for the growth of horns,shoulder muscles,and other bull features.
• E)the resulting lack of gonadal hormone causes the adrenal cortex to overproduce sex hormones.

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