Question

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What are sex hormones? Why are they named so? State their function​

Answer 1

Answer:

The sex hormones are responsible for the fundamental change in growth & development and stimulate the developments of secondary sexual characters. The testes and the ovaries are the reproductive organs and both are stimulated by the pituitary gland during Puberty. That is why they are called sex hormones.

Answer 2

Answer:

Sex hormones comprise of Androgens (testosterone and dihydrotestosterone), Estrogen, and Progesterone. These are named so because they are directly involved in the growth and development of primary and secondary sexual characters, male and female genitalia, and gametogenesis.

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