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Name the hormone which is secreted by ovaries at the onset of puberty.


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Testosterone

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Adrenaline

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Estrogen

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Insulin

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Solution

The correct option is C

Estrogen


At the onset of puberty in girls, ovaries secrete a hormone called estrogen which is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics like breast development, fat distribution, etc. Secretion of estrogen is controlled by the pituitary gland.


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