Write names of one male and one female sex hormone.

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Example of one male sex hormone: Testosterone
Testosterone plays an important role in:
Puberty
Sperm production
Body fat distribution
Producing red blood cells
Muscular strength
Body hair growth

Example of one female sex hormone: Estrogen
Estrogen plays an important role in:
Puberty
Regulating the menstrual cycle
Pregnancy
Lactation
Bone formation
Blood clotting
Breast tissue growth

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