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State function of sex hormones?

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State function of sex hormones?

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  1. Testosterone: This hormone brings about secondary sex characters in boys such as the growth of a beard, the voice becoming hoarse, development of reproductive organs, etc.
  2. Estrogen: This hormone is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characters in females, such as the enlargement of breasts and the development of female reproductive organs.
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Chapter 7: Reaching the Age of Adolescence - Exercises [Page 90]

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NCERT Science [English] Class 8
Chapter 7 Reaching the Age of Adolescence
Exercises | Q 6. (ii) | Page 90
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