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Hormone that triggers puberty in males is known as _______


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Testosterone:

  1. When a boy or girl reaches puberty, they reach sexual maturity.
  2. A hormone called testosterone is present in both humans and other animals.
  3. In men, testosterone is predominantly produced in the testicles.
  4. A vital role in the body is played by the sex hormone testosterone.
  5. As men age, their testosterone levels often decline.
  6. It is a particular androgen that is mostly made by Leydig cells in the testicles.
  7. The hormone that affects a guy's body the most during puberty is testosterone.
  8. Men cannot reproduce unless sperm cells are created.
  9. Although minor amounts are also created by the adrenal glands in both sexes, testosterone is primarily produced by the gonads (by the Leydig cells in the testes in men and by the ovaries in women).
  10. Because it is an androgen, it promotes the growth of masculine traits.

Final answer: The hormone that triggers puberty in males is known as testosterone.


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