ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

ENDOCRINE SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following hormones is secreted by the ovaries?
A
estrogen
B
melatonin
C
progesterone
D
both A and C
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ovaries secrete the female sex hormones-oestrogen and progesterone.

Detailed explanation-2: -What hormones do the ovaries produce? Your ovaries secrete estrogen and progesterone. These hormones play an important role in reproductive development and menstruation. Estrogen production is highest in the first half of your menstrual cycle before ovulation.

Detailed explanation-3: -The main reproductive hormones estrogen, testosterone, and progesterone are instrumental in sexuality and fertility. They are responsible for pregnancy, puberty, menstruation, menopause, sex drive, sperm production and more. These hormones are produced in the ovaries (in females) and testes (in males).

Detailed explanation-4: -Ovary secretes two hormones: estrogen and progesterone.

Detailed explanation-5: -(f) Pancreas: Pancreas secretes insulin and glucagon hormone. (g) Testis: Testosterone is secreted by testis. (h) Ovary: Ovary secretes estrogen, progesterone, and relaxin.

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