State whether the following statements are true or false (a) The estrogen hormone develops a deeper voice in males at puberty.

True

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False

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Solution

The correct option is B False
False

The estrogen hormone is a female hormone secreted by ovaries.

Hence, it does not influence any of the male secondary sexual characteristics.

So, it is not responsible for developing a deeper voice in males at puberty.

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