Question
- Name two groups of steroid hormones produced by the ovaries. Also, write one function of each.
- Write the full form of the following:
- TSH
- ADH
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Answer
- Estrogens and progesterone are the steroid hormones produced by the ovaries.
- Estrogens stimulate the growth, and activities of secondary sex organs, ovarian follicles and female sexual features.
- Progesterone is necessary to maintain pregnancy and it stimulates the growth of secretory alveoli and secretion of milk by the mammary glands.
- Thyroid stimulating hormone.
- Anti-diuretic hormone.
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