The term for a substance that produces or stimulates the development of male characteristics is:
A) adrenaline.
B) androgen.
C) estrogen.
D) thyroxine.

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Androgen refers to any substance that promotes or stimulates the development of male characteristics, such as testosterone. Adrenaline is a hormone that prepares the body for the fight or flight response, estrogen is a hormone that promotes female characteristics, and thyroxine is a hormone that regulates metabolism. Therefore, B is the best choice.

The Term for a Substance That Produces or Stimulates the Development