Rena Is 13 Years Old and Has Begun Developing Breasts

question 59

Multiple Choice

Rena is 13 years old and has begun developing breasts and pubic hair.Which hormones are most directly responsible for the development of these secondary sexual characteristics?

• A) Follicle-stimulating hormones
• B) Estrogens
• C) Luteinizing hormones
• D) all of the above

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