The higher voice, breast development, and shapeliness that are characteristic of women are caused by the hormone ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
estrogen
A higher voice, breast development, and shapeliness that are characteristic of women are caused by the hormone estrogen.
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