What is the most abundant and biologically active female sex hormone?

A) progesterone
B) estradiol
C) ovaries
D) testosterone


B
Explanation: A) Progesterone is a female hormone, but it is not the most abundant.
B) Correct!
C) Ovaries are female sex glands, not female sex hormones.
D) Testosterone is the most abundant and biologically active male sex hormone.

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