gonads Flashcards
1
Q
what are the gonads?
A
an organ that produces gametes
- ovaries
- testes
2
Q
what hormones do the gonads secrete?
A
- androgens
- oestrogen
- progesterone
3
Q
describe androgens
A
= stimulate sperm production growth of skeleton + muscles + sexual characteristics
- secreted from the testes
- steroid
- targets many tissues
4
Q
describe oestrogen
A
= stimulate development of female sexual characteristics
- secreted by ovaries
- steroid
- targets many tissues
5
Q
describe progesterone
A
= regulates menstrual cycle + pregnancy
- preps mammary glands for milk
