Question

Hormone responsible for the development of secondary sexual characters of female is

• A. Progesterone
• B. Oxytocin
• C. Estrogen
• D. Andogen

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Estrogen

A. Progesterone is a steroid female sex hormone which is also known as pregnancy hormone. It maintains the inner lining of uterus which aids in implantation of embryo in the uterus.

B. Oxytocin is secreted from the posterior pituitary and helps in the contraction of uterus during childbirth and also stimulates release of milk from mammary glands i.e. lactation.

C. Estrogen is the female sex hormone secreted from ovarian follicles and stimulate the development of female secondary sex organs and secondary sexual characters.

D. Androgen is a sexocorticoid produced by adrenal cortex. It stimulates the deposition of protein in muscles and nitrogen retention in males.

So, the correct answer is 'Estrogen'.