Asked by Harshit Tandon on Apr 25, 2024
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.
Learning Objectives
- Illuminate the corporeal changes occurring in both males and females as they undergo puberty.