Reproduction

• what is the function of reproductive hormones during puberty ?

  • males: cause the development of secondary sexual characteristics
  • females: cause the development of secondary sexual characteristics and the maturation of eggs
• what is the main male reproductive hormone ?

  the main male reproductive hormone is testosterone , which is produced by the testes and controls sperm production
• what is the main female reproductive hormone ?

  the main female reproductive hormone is oestrogen , which is produced by the ovaries and is involved in the menstrual cycle