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Hormones Promote Sexual Characteristics at Puberty Flashcards

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What happens at puberty?

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Your body starts releasing sex hormones

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What is the sex hormone in men?

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Testosterone

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What is the sex hormone in women?

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Oestrogen

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What does Oestrogen in women cause?

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  • extra hair on underarms and pubic area
  • hips to widen
  • development of breasts
  • ovum release and start of periods
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What does Testosterone in men cause?

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  • extra hair on face and body
  • muscles to develop
  • penis and testicles to enlarge
  • sperm production
  • deepening of voice
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