The Hormone Mainly Responsible for the Development and Maintenance of Female

question 83

Multiple Choice

The hormone mainly responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics is

• A) estrogen.
• B) progesterone.
• C) androgen.
• D) luteinizing hormone.

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