WAEC Biology 2026 Question 36

Question 36

Hormonal Coordination

A hormone responsible for the development of secondary sexual characters in females is

  1. A.oestrogen
  2. B.oxytocin
  3. C.insulin
  4. D.prolactin
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Answer: A (oestrogen)

Explanation

Oestrogen from the ovaries causes breast development, widening of hips and other female secondary sexual characters.