Which of the following is true of pheromone action in humans?
A) Menstrual cycles are delayed by exposure to human sweat.
B) Women are attracted to the underarm sweat from men.
C) Men rate T-shirts worn by women during their fertile phase as more pleasant than T-shirts worn during their non-fertile phase.
D) Men and women show decreased sexual behavior after exposure to pheromones.
E) Men are quite attracted to the underarm sweat from women.

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Studies have shown that men rate T-shirts worn by women during their fertile phase as more pleasant than T-shirts worn during their non-fertile phase, indicating the role of pheromones in attraction during ovulation.

Answer: A is incorrect. There is no evidence to suggest that exposure to human sweat delays menstrual cycles in humans.

Answer: B and E are incorrect. While studies have shown that pheromones from sweat may play a role in attraction, there is no evidence to suggest that women are specifically attracted to underarm sweat from men or that men are attracted to underarm sweat from women.

Answer: D is also incorrect as studies have shown both positive and negative effects of pheromones on sexual behavior in humans.

Which of the Following Is True of Pheromone Action in Humans