SSC CGL

mediumQ. No. 15032-which-hormone-is-responsible-for-secondary-sexual-characteristics-in-males

Which hormone is responsible for secondary sexual characteristics in males?

Last Updated: 26 Jun 2026

A reliable solution begins by identifying the organ, tissue, cell, hormone, nutrient, pathogen, or biological process named in the stem and then linking it with its precise function or defining feature. This concept is important for examinations because SSC often converts a textbook statement into a direct MCQ or uses closely related terms as distractors.

AOestrogen

BProgesterone

CTestosterone

DLH

Correct Answer: TestosteroneYour Answer: C

Explanation

Therefore option C, Testosterone, is factually consistent with the stem, the marked correct index, and the explanation.✅ Correct Answer: C — Testosterone Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone (androgen) produced by the Testes (Leydig cells). It is responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics: facial hair (beard/mustache), deeper voice, increased muscle mass, body hair, and sperm production. Oestrogen — Oestrogen is the primary female sex hormone; causes female secondary characteristics (breast development, menstruation). Males have very small amounts. Progesterone — Progesterone is another female hormone that maintains pregnancy and regulates menstrual cycle; not responsible for male characteristics. (Other option) — Not the hormone responsible for male secondary sexual characteristics. 📝 Important Note: Testosterone produced by Testes = male secondary characteristics. Oestrogen produced by Ovaries = female secondary characteristics. Testosterone also influences bone density, red blood cell production, and libido.

Important Notes

Read the complete stem and identify the exact demand: organ, gland, hormone, cell, tissue, nutrient, enzyme, pathogen, vector, deficiency disease, body fluid, or physiological function.
Revise every structure with its location and principal function. For example, separate production from storage, transport from exchange, filtration from detoxification, and control from execution.
Learn endocrine facts as source–hormone–target–effect–disorder chains. Common errors arise when students confuse the gland producing a hormone with the organ affected by it.

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SSC CGL Human Body FAQs

Common questions and clear answers for this topic.

Which body systems are most important for SSC CGL preparation?

The digestive, circulatory, nervous, and skeletal systems appear most frequently, along with sensory organs and basic endocrine functions.

How many bones are there in the human body, and is this commonly asked?

Yes, the human body has 206 bones, and questions about the largest, smallest, and total bone count appear fairly often.

What kind of blood-related questions come up in SSC CGL?

Questions usually cover blood group compatibility, the role of platelets in clotting, and basic facts about blood pressure and heart function.

Do I need detailed biochemistry knowledge for the human body section?

No, most questions focus on what each organ does and why, rather than the detailed biochemical processes behind it.

How can I retain human body facts more effectively for the exam?

Linking facts to real-life observations, like why pulse is checked at the wrist, makes them easier to recall than memorizing textbook lines.

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