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Which of the following is not a function of estrogen?


A

Causes growth and development of female sex organs at puberty.

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Brings about the monthly preparation of uterus for pregnancy

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Causes the development of hoarse voice.

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Changes the body shapes like broadening of hips, enlargement of breasts, etc

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Solution

The correct option is C

Causes the development of hoarse voice.


The correct option is (C).

  1. The development of a hoarse voice is the character of secondary sexual character in males.
  2. Testosterone is responsible for a secondary sexual character in males.

Option (A):

  1. Estrogen is responsible for the growth and development of female sex organs in females.

Option (B):

  1. The level of progesterone brings about the monthly preparation of the uterus for pregnancy.

Option (D):

  1. Changes in body shapes like a broadening of hips, and enlargement of breasts are the secondary sexual characteristics in females.
  2. Estradiol is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics.

Final answer: Causes the development of hoarse voice is not a function of estrogen.


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