Question

The female hormone that causes deposition of fat in the breast, and hips and the growth of pubic hairs during puberty is

• A. Estrogen
• B. Progesterone
• C. Luteinizing hormone
• D. Follicle-stimulating hormone

Answer 1

The correct option is A Estrogen

Estrogen, or oestrogen, is the primary female sex hormone. It is responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sex characteristics. Estrogens are responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics during puberty, including breast development, widening of the hips, and female fat distribution. Estrogen, in conjunction with growth hormone and its secretory product insulin-like growth factor 1 is critical in mediating breast development during puberty.

So the correct option is 'estrogen'.