ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following glands produces estrogen?
A
Pineal
B
Pituitary
C
Ovary
D
Adrenal
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Estrogens are a group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women. They are also sex hormones. The woman’s ovaries make most estrogen hormones, although the adrenal glands and fat cells also make small amounts of the hormones.

Detailed explanation-2: -E2 synthesis in ovaries Therefore, in growing follicles androgen is released from thecal cells and transported into granulose cells where it is metabolized into estrogen by aromatase [19].

Detailed explanation-3: -The ovaries, produce eggs (ova), which are the main source of estrogen from the body. Fat tissue and the adrenal glands-located at the top of each kidney-make small amounts of estrogen.

Detailed explanation-4: -One of a pair of female glands in which the eggs form and the female hormones estrogen and progesterone are made. These hormones play an important role in female traits, such as breast development, body shape, and body hair. They are also involved in the menstrual cycle, fertility, and pregnancy.

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