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Which hormone is primarily responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females?

1

Testosterone

2

Cortisol

3

Estrogen

4

Adrenaline

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Answer

C. Estrogen

Solution:

Estrogen is the key hormone that regulates the development of female secondary sexual characteristics, such as breast development and the menstrual cycle. Testosterone, on the other hand, is associated with male characteristics.

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