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......is the hormone responsible for the expression of secondary sex characteristics in human females.

A

Testosterone

B

Estrogen

C

FSH

D

LH

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Understanding the Question**: The question asks for the hormone responsible for the expression of secondary sex characteristics in human females. 2. **Identifying Secondary Sexual Characteristics**: Secondary sexual characteristics in females include features such as breast development, pubic hair, and changes in voice pitch that occur during puberty. 3. **Hormonal Influence**: These characteristics are influenced by hormones that are released during puberty. 4. **Key Hormones**: In females, the primary hormones involved in the development of secondary sexual characteristics are estrogen and progesterone, both of which are produced by the ovaries. 5. **Identifying the Main Hormone**: Among these hormones, estrogen (specifically estradiol, a form of estrogen) is the primary hormone responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics in females. 6. **Conclusion**: Therefore, the correct answer to the question is "estrogen." ---
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