Question detail
What is the primary role of oestrogen in females during puberty?
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MCQ
Type
practice
Style
Topic
Hormonal coordination in humans
Question
- A. To stimulate sperm production
- B. To control female secondary sexual characteristics
- C. To regulate blood glucose levels
- D. To stimulate egg maturation
Answer
The correct option is To control female secondary sexual characteristics. This answer is correct because it matches the approved learning objective to explain that oestrogen controls female secondary sexual characteristics at puberty and is involved in the menstrual cycle in the subtopic Hormones in human reproduction.
Explanation
The correct option is To control female secondary sexual characteristics. To control female secondary sexual characteristics is correct because it directly supports the approved learning objective to explain that oestrogen controls female secondary sexual characteristics at puberty and is involved in the menstrual cycle. This belongs to the subtopic Hormones in human reproduction within Hormonal coordination in humans, so the explanation must stay tied to that curriculum context. The other options are incorrect because they either do not answer this learning objective, use a vague statement, or move away from Hormones in human reproduction.
Common mistake
Misunderstanding Oestrogen's Role
Students often think that oestrogen only affects the menstrual cycle and do not recognize its role in controlling female secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.
Emphasize that oestrogen is crucial for both the development of secondary sexual characteristics and the regulation of the menstrual cycle, highlighting its dual role.
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