Which of the following is not true of hormones and the hypothalamus?
A. In the medial preoptic area, both testosterone and estradiol increase prostaglandin E2, which influences male sexual behavior.
B. In the ventromedial hypothalamus, estradiol activates PI3 kinase that contributes to aggressive and sexual behavior.
C. In the arcuate nucleus, estradiol increases GABA, which is important for female sexual behavior.
D. In the lateral preoptic area, testosterone reduces GABA, which is important for parenting behavior.
Answer: D
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