Question
  1. Name two groups of steroid hormones produced by the ovaries. Also, write one function of each.
  2. Write the full form of the following:
  1. TSH
  2. ADH

Answer

  1. Estrogens and progesterone are the steroid hormones produced by the ovaries.
  1. Estrogens stimulate the growth, and activities of secondary sex organs, ovarian follicles and female sexual features.
  2. Progesterone is necessary to maintain pregnancy and it stimulates the growth of secretory alveoli and secretion of milk by the mammary glands.
  1.  
  1. Thyroid stimulating hormone.
  2. Anti-diuretic hormone.

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