Hormones perform important functions within the reproductive system. During puberty, secondary sex characteristics develop. Which hormone is responsible for the development of these characteristics in the female?

Estrogen is the primary hormone responsible for the development of female secondary sex characteristics during puberty, such as breast development and changes in body fat distribution. Progesterone mainly helps regulate the menstrual cycle and support pregnancy, while testosterone is more closely associated with male secondary sex characteristics.

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