The Endocrine System part 7 Flashcards
1
Q
Gonads
A
Testes in males
Ovaries in females
Produce gametes and sex hormones
2
Q
Oestrogen function
A
Rapid increase in physical growth during puberty.
secondary sex characteristics.
maturation of reproductive organs.
3
Q
Ovaries secrete what?
A
estrogen and progesterone
4
Q
Oestrogen and progesterone
A
Cyclic changes in the endometrium during menstrual cycle, prepares for pregnancy
5
Q
Progesterone
A
maintains the endometrium during pregnancy at functional state and keeps muscles of the uterus relaxed.
6
Q
testosterone function
A
rapid increase in physical growth during puberty.
development of secondary sex characteristics.
maturation of the reproductive organs.
Sex drive.
7
Q
What hormone do the testes secrete?
A
testosterone
8
Q
gonads are known as
A
reproductive organs
