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Hormones control the development of secondary sexual characteristics during puberty.

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Testosterone and Oestrogen

Testosterone is produced mainly in the testes and causes male secondary sexual traits. Oestrogen is produced mainly in the ovaries and causes female secondary sexual traits.

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    Identify the hormone responsible for breast development in females.

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  2. b

    Describe how testosterone affects the voice during puberty in males.

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Paper 3 structured question: Sex hormones in humans

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Hormones and Secondary Sexual Traits

Testosterone is the main hormone responsible for male secondary sexual traits, while oestrogen is the main hormone responsible for female secondary sexual traits.

  1. a

    Describe one secondary sexual characteristic caused by testosterone in males.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

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