In males, secretions of which endocrine gland brings about the development of secondary sexual characters?

Ovary

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Pineal gland

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Thymus

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Testis

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Solution

The correct option is D Testis
Testis produces androgens/testosterone which controls the secondary sexual characters in males. In females, it is achieved by estrogen secreted from the ovary.

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