Question

Which of the following is a female sex hormone?
(A) Adrenaline
(B) Estrone
(C) Cortisone
(D) Testosterone

Answer 1

Hint:
Hormones are the natural substances that occur in the body of an organism and after being occurred in one part of the body, they do travel to the other parts as well to control the functioning of the body or to bring about some essential changes in the body of the organism.
Complete step by step answer:
(a) Adrenaline is a hormone and is also known as epinephrine. This hormone is produced by the adrenal glands which are located above the kidneys. The key functions of this hormone are to increase the blood pressure, expand the air passage of lungs and enlarge the pupil in the eye.
(b) Estrone is an estrogenic hormone secreted by the ovaries. The adrenal glands and the fat cells produce a small amount of estrogen. The estrogen hormone plays an important role in the reproductive and sexual development which generally begins when a female reaches her poverty. It helps to control the menstrual cycle and is crucial for the childbearing process. It also helps to control cholesterol and protects bone health.
(c) Cortisone is a hormone which is produced by the adrenal glands in the body. It is released inside the body as a reaction to stress, it elevates the blood pressure, and is used to reduce the swelling of the joint and suppress immune response.
(d) Testosterone is the primary male sex hormone which plays an important role in development of male reproductive tissues and promote the sexual characteristics in males.
Hence, the answer is option (B).

Note:
The two main female sex hormones are estrogen and progesterone which are produced by the ovaries in the female body. Although, testosterone is a male sex hormone, even then it is also produced in the female body in small amounts.