THORAX ABDOMEN AND PELVIS

MEDICAL

UTERUS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What female internal structure produce eggs and hormones? These are small, oval-shaped glands.
A
Ovaries
B
Fallopian tubes
C
Uterus
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ovaries: Ovaries are small, oval-shaped glands that are located on either side of your uterus. Your ovaries produce eggs and hormones.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ovaries produce and release eggs (oocytes) into the female reproductive tract at the mid-point of each menstrual cycle. They also produce the female hormones oestrogen and progesterone and androgens.

Detailed explanation-3: -The ovaries contain the female gamete cell, called the oocyte. In non medical terms, the oocyte is called the “egg”. The ovaries are filled with follicles. Follicles are fluid-filled structures in which the oocyte (also called egg) grows to maturity.

Detailed explanation-4: -The ovaries are two small glands, located on either side of the uterus, that are part of the female reproductive system. The ovaries produce female sex hormones and store and release eggs (ova), which can develop into embryos if fertilized by a sperm.

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