Question

Which of the following pair of hormones control the onset of puberty in boys and girl respectively ?

• A. Estrogen and progesterone
• B. Testosterone and estrogen
• C. Estrogen and testosterone
• D. Progesterone and testosterone

Answer 1

The correct option is B Testosterone and estrogen

A- Estrogen is one of the main sex hormones that women have. Estrogen is responsible for female physical features and reproduction. Men also have estrogen too, but in a smaller amount. It helps to bring out the physical changes tat turn a girl into a woman. This time of life is called puberty.

B- Fertility and menstruation are largely controlled by hormones, and one of these hormones is progesterone. It prepares the endometrium for the potential of pregnancy after ovulation.

C- Testosterone is the main sex hormone found in men. It controls male physical features. It helps to bring out the physical changes that turn a body into a man.

So, the correct option is 'Testosterone and estrogen'.