WAEC Biology 1998 Question 20

Question 20

Hormonal Coordination

The hormone that promotes secondary sexual characteristics in females is

  1. A.insulin
  2. B.thyroxin
  3. C.testosterone
  4. D.oxytocin
  5. E.oestrogen
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Answer: E (oestrogen)

Explanation

Oestrogen from the ovaries causes female features such as breast growth and widening of the hips.