NEET BIOLOGY

REPRODUCTION

HUMAN REPRODUCTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Where is Oestrogen made?
A
Ovaries
B
Testes
C
Vagina
D
Penis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -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: -It is believed that the egg follicle (the saclike structure that holds the immature egg) and interstitial cells (certain cells in the framework of connective tissue) in the ovaries are the actual production sites of estrogens in the female.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

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