GENERAL HISTOLOGY

CONNECTIVE TISSUE GLAND

ENDOCRINE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which hormone is secreted by the ovaries; and the function stimulates the development of female secondary sex characteristics and regulates the female reproductive system?
A
progesterone
B
testosterone
C
estrogen
D
aldosterone
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Estrogen is the reproductive hormone in females that assists in endometrial regrowth, ovulation, and calcium absorption; it is also responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics of females. These include breast development, flaring of the hips, and a shorter period necessary for bone maturation.

Detailed explanation-2: -Estradiol is responsible for the development of secondary sexual characteristics, that is, growth and development of the breasts and reproductive organs, fat redistribution (hips, breasts), and bone maturation.

Detailed explanation-3: -Estrogens are a group of steroid hormones that regulate reproductive function and secondary sex characteristics in the female, including breast development.

Detailed explanation-4: -Reproductive hormones are usually made in the ovaries (in females) and testes (in males). Female reproductive hormones include estrogen and progesterone. They help develop and maintain female sex characteristics and play an important role in fertility, pregnancy, and the menstrual cycle.

Detailed explanation-5: -Three hormones are the principle regulators of the male reproductive system: follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) stimulates spermatogenesis; luteinizing hormone (LH) stimulates the production of testosterone; and testosterone stimulates the development of male secondary sex characteristics and spermatogenesis.

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