Thoughts of Sex Occur

question 81

Multiple Choice

Thoughts of sex occur

• A)with about the same frequency in men and women.
• B)at least once per day in the majority of women.
• C)at an average rate of three per hour for most men.
• D)more frequently in men than in women.

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Definitions:

Hormones

Chemical messengers produced by the endocrine glands that regulate the activity of certain cells or organs, essential for every activity of daily living, including the processes of digestion, metabolism, growth, reproduction, and mood control.

Posterior Pituitary Gland

A gland located at the base of the brain that releases hormones like oxytocin and vasopressin, which are produced in the hypothalamus.

Hormones

Regulatory substances produced in organisms to stimulate specific cells or tissues into action.

Endocrine Gland

A gland that secretes hormones directly into the bloodstream to regulate various body functions.