NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

ENDOCRINE GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Responsible for female sexual development and the menstrual cycle
A
Oestrogen
B
Testosterone
C
Progesterone
D
Glucagon
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Estrogens are a group of hormones that play an important role in the normal sexual and reproductive development in women. They are also sex hormones. 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: -The primary function of estrogens is development of female secondary sexual characteristics. These includes breasts, endometrium, regulation of the menstrual cycle etc. In males estrogen helps in maturation of the sperm and maintenance of a healthy libido.

Detailed explanation-3: -Estrogen is a hormone that play a role in both the male and female reproductive systems. In females, it contributes to reproductive and breast health, among other functions. Estrogen contributes to cognitive health, bone health, the function of the cardiovascular system, and other essential bodily processes.

Detailed explanation-4: -Estradiol has several functions in the female body. Its main function is to mature and then maintain the reproductive system.

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