The development of secondary sexual characteristics is triggered by the release of hormones __________

A) from the gonads.
B) from the thyroid.
C) from the pineal gland.
D) from the thymus gland.

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The development of secondary sexual characteristics is triggered by the release of hormones __________A)  from the gonads.B)  from the thyroid.C)  from the pineal gland.D)  from the thymus gland.

Tasha Davis · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : A, Explanation :  The gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males) are responsible for producing the hormones that trigger the development of secondary sexual characteristics, such as breast development in females and facial hair growth in males. The hormones involved in this process are estrogen and progesterone in females and testosterone in males. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Choices B, C, and D are not correct because hormones from these glands do not play a significant role in triggering secondary sexual characteristics.

The development of secondary sexual characteristics is triggered by the release of hormones __________

A) from the gonads.
B) from the thyroid.
C) from the pineal gland.
D) from the thymus gland.

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