GENERAL HISTOLOGY

FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE ORGAN

TESTES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following hormones is responsible for male secondary sex characteristics?
A
Progesterone
B
Androgen
C
Estrogen
D
Luteinizing hormone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The major sex hormone in men is testosterone, which is produced mainly in the testes. The testes are controlled by a small gland in the brain called the pituitary gland, which in turn is controlled by an area of the brain called the hypothalamus. Androgens are crucial for male sexual and reproductive function.

Detailed explanation-2: -Testosterone is also involved in regulating secondary male characteristics, which are those responsible for masculinity.

Detailed explanation-3: -Estradiol is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics, that is, growth and development of the breasts and reproductive organs, fat redistribution (hips, breasts), and bone maturation.

Detailed explanation-4: -The best known androgen is testosterone-a hormone that’s responsible for the development of your penis and testes, the deepening of your voice, the growth of your health muscle tissue and bone, and a range of other male secondary sex characteristics.

Detailed explanation-5: -An androgen, or male sex hormone, is defined as a substance capable of developing and maintaining masculine characteristics in reproductive tissues (notably the genital tract, secondary sexual characteristics, and fertility) and contributing to the anabolic status of somatic tissues.

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