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Which hormone is chiefly responsible for the deepening of voice in adolescent boys?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 8 · Science · Reaching the Age of Adolescence
  1. Estrogen
  2. Progesterone
  3. Testosterone
  4. Growth Hormone
Answer
Testosterone

The correct answer is Testosterone — Thus, testosterone is the responsible hormone.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the hormone linked with voice deepening during puberty.
  2. Recall that testosterone causes growth of larynx and vocal cords.
  3. Thus, testosterone is the responsible hormone.
Common mistake: Confusing estrogen with testosterone

Concept tested: Puberty hormones

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