Asked by Harshit Tandon on Apr 25, 2024
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A nurse is reviewing hormone changes that occur during adolescence. What is the hormone responsible for the growth of beard, mustache, and body hair in the male?
A) Estrogen
B) Pituitary
C) Androgen
D) Progesterone
Androgen
A type of hormone that plays a role in male traits and reproductive activity; testosterone is the most well-known androgen.
Estrogen
A group of hormones responsible for the development and regulation of female characteristics and reproductive processes.
Pituitary
A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain, crucial for controlling various hormonal activities in the body.
- Illuminate the corporeal changes occurring in both males and females as they undergo puberty.
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Taylor Lambert8 days ago
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Beard, mustache, and body hair on the chest, upward along the linea alba, and sometimes on other areas (e.g., back and shoulders) appears in males and is androgen dependent. Estrogen and progesterone are produced by the ovaries in the female and do not contribute to body hair appearance in the male. The pituitary hormone does not have any relationship to body hair appearance in the male.
Learning Objectives
- Illuminate the corporeal changes occurring in both males and females as they undergo puberty.