NEET Biology question

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Refer the following features. I. Adenohypophysis produces gonadotropins. II. Besides sex cells, hormones are also produced by testis and ovary. III. Testosterone is produced by Leydig's cells. IV. Oestrogen is produced by ovary. Which of the above factors influence secondary sexual characters?

Answer: (D)

Solution

Gonadotropins (FSH, LH) from the adenohypophysis drive gonadal activity (I); the gonads indeed function as endocrine organs alongside gamete production (II); testosterone from Leydig cells (III) and oestrogen from the ovary (IV) are the direct effectors of male and female

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