In males, secretions of which endocrine gland brings about the development of secondary sexual characters?
A
Ovary
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B
Pineal gland
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C
Thymus
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D
Testis
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Solution
The correct option is D Testis Testis produces androgens/testosterone which controls the secondary sexual characters in males. In females, it is achieved by estrogen secreted from the ovary.