SCIENCE
ENDOCRINE GLANDS
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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Thyroid
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testes
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ovary
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adrenal
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Detailed explanation-1: -Oestrogen produced by the ovary has a wide range of actions such as the stimulation of the growth and activities of female secondary sex organs, the development of growing ovarian follicles, appearance of female secondary sex characters. It also regulates female sexual behavior.
Detailed explanation-2: -Ovaries produce and release two groups of sex hormones-progesterone and estrogen. There are actually three major estrogens, known as estradiol, estrone, and estriol. These substances work together to promote the healthy development of female sex characteristics during puberty and to ensure fertility.
Detailed explanation-3: -Estrogens are a group of steroid hormones that regulate reproductive function and secondary sex characteristics in the female, including breast development.