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The sex hormones, _ and estrogen are responsible for the development of ___ sexual characters in females.

A

testosterone, secondary

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progesterone, secondary

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testosterone, primary

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progesterone, primary

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Solution

The correct option is B progesterone, secondary

During the onset of puberty both males and females secrete some specific hormones.

These hormones induce secondary sexual characteristics.

Progesterone and estrogen is mostly female-specific hormones secreted by ovaries whereas testosterone is secreted by testes in males.

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