Which of the following hormones is responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics in males?

Androgen

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Estrogen

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Progesterone

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Androgen
Androgens are male sex hormones, e.g. testosterone. They are responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics like deep voice, facial and body hair.

Estrogen is a female sex hormone that is responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics in females.

Progesterone is a hormone released by the corpus luteum in the ovary. It is responsible for maintaining pregnancies in females.

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