The class of hormones that stimulate the testes and the ovaries is known as
A) cortisols.
B) gonadotropins.
C) androgens.
D) estradiols.

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Gonadotropins are a class of hormones that stimulate the activity of the gonads (testes or ovaries). Examples include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Cortisols are a class of steroid hormones produced by the adrenal glands, and are not directly involved in gonadal function. Androgens and estradiols are specific types of sex hormones produced by the gonads (testes and ovaries), but they do not stimulate the gonads themselves.

The Class of Hormones That Stimulate the Testes and the Ovaries