MICROANATOMY

ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

ENDOCRINE ORGANS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
which gland in female stimulates development of secondary sex characteristics.stimulates growth of sex organs at puberty, and prompts mont
A
ovary
B
pituitary
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

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

Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Estrogen is the hormone which develops secondary sexual characteristics in females (girls). Production of estrogen is under the control of another hormone called gonadotropin hormone. Gonadotropin hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland.

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