Estrogens do all of the following EXCEPT ________.
A) stimulate the development of secondary sex characteristics in females
B) stimulate growth of facial hair
C) stimulate menstruation
D) help maintain pregnancy
E) prepare the uterus to receive a fertilized egg

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Estrogens are responsible for stimulating the development of secondary sex characteristics in females, preparing the uterus to receive a fertilized egg, maintaining pregnancy, and stimulating menstruation. However, they do not stimulate the growth of facial hair. Testosterone, a male hormone, is responsible for hair growth on the face and body in males and females with hormonal imbalances or disorders.

Estrogens Do All of the Following EXCEPT ________