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What is the hormones is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics of females?

estrogen= female testosterome=male


Which anterior pituitary hormone induces ovulation in females and stimulates sex hormone production by the interstitial cells of the testes in males?

A.C.T.H. meansAdrenocorticotrophichormone produced by anterior Pituitary stimulate cortisone production by adrenal cortex in response to 'stress'. Without this response you will not survive.Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)Acth hypothalus


What is the hormone responsible for the development and maintenance of female secondary sexual characteristics is?

The main androgen is Testosterone with increasing levels that begins Puberty and the Secondary Sexual Characteristics in males. Testosterone is produced in the testes. It encourages growth and maturation. Also important to mention is the Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) which enhances spermatogenesis. And, Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) which similarly to testosterone, is a male reproductive hormone that helps the external genitalia to grow and become fertile.


What is the Difference between blood volume between sexes?

Testosterone which is found in greater amounts in males stimulates the secretion of erythropoetin from the kidneys. Erythropoetin is responsible for making red blood cells and as a result, more are found in males than in females.


How do you differentiate between males and females in a pedigree?

The males and females in a pedigree are differentiated by their sex organs.

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What hormone triggers the maturation of the eggs?

It is important to know how the reproductive system works. The Luteinizing hormone aids in the maturation of a females eggs.


What effects would low FSH levels have on sperm production?

Follicle Stimulating Hormone stimulates follicle and egg maturation in females and stimulates sperm production and maturation in males. Therefore low levels of FSH slows spermatogenesis.


What is the sex population distribution mean?

percentage of males and percentage of females


What hormones are responsible for the secondary sex traits in males and females?

Females= Estrogen and in males= testosterone


Why are most birth control methods marketed towards and designed for females?

Birth control methods are aimed towards females because females are the ones responsible for carrying offspring. Males are responsible for abstaining and using protection. They don't have the responsibility that women have in this case.


Do boys have testosterone in there saliva?

No, testosterone is primarily secreted in the testes of males and the ovaries of females.


What anatomical feature in females is responsible for the higher level of urinary tract in females?

Because females have a shorter urethra, they have a better chance of getting an urinary tract infection.


What anatomical feature in females is responsible for the higher level of urinary tract infections in females?

Because females have a shorter urethra, they have a better chance of getting an urinary tract infection.


What sex is epaulette shark?

All Shark species come in the regular distribution of both males and females.


Does cystic fibrosis affect males or females more?

There is an even distribution between males and females however the effects of cystic fibrosis effect them differently. Unfortunately the majority of males are infertile but women have more of a chance to conceive.


What do scientists think the population of the rose hair tarantula is?

They reproduce once a year. Maturation can take from 3-10 years, depending on the species. Upon maturation, males live only a few months, while females may live up to 20 years. We got no idea on how much is the wild population but 30,000 tarantulas were bought in 1989.


How old is the average girl when she gets breasts?

Breast development in females occurs at approximately age 10-11 years. It can take anywhere between 18 months to 9 years for the breasts to complete maturation.