Question

The correct set of the match about LH and FSH from the following table is___. (enter one of A, B, C or D)

$\begin{array}{ccc}\text{Target organ}& \text{Secretion}& \text{Characters developed}\\ \text{A - Testes}& \text{Testosterone}& \text{Development of breasts}\\ \text{B - Testes}& \text{Oestrogen}& \text{Development of acne}\\ \text{C - Ovaries}& \text{Oestrogen}& \text{Development of breasts}\\ \text{D - Ovaries}& \text{Testosterone}& \text{Development of acne}\end{array}$

Answer 1

In boys, LH and FSH target the testes to secrete testosterone which gives rise to various physical changes during puberty like facial hair, acne, etc.

In girls, LH and FSH target the ovaries to secrete oestrogen which gives rise to various physical changes during puberty like development of breasts, acne, etc.