Ovaries and Testes Flashcards
1
Q
Gonads produce
A
Gametes (sperm and egg)
2
Q
Ovaries produce
A
- Estrogens estradiol and estrone
- Progesterone
3
Q
Which hormones regulate the menstrual cycle?
A
Female sex hormones
Fsh and LH
4
Q
Protein hormone also produced ovaries that inhibits secretion of FSH
A
Inhibin
5
Q
During pregnancy, ovaries and placenta produce the hormone
A
Relaxin which increase activity of public symphasis
6
Q
What shape are the testes and where do they lie
A
- oval shaped
-scrotum
7
Q
Main hormone produced by testes
A
Testosterone which is an androgen or male sex hormone
8
Q
Ovarian hormones
A
- Estrogen and progesterone
- Relaxin
- Inhibin
9
Q
Testicular hormones
A
Testosterone
Inhibin