Ovaries
Description
The Ovaries are the two main female reproductive organs that are located to the right and left of the Uterus and connected by Fallopian Tubes. The Ovaries are Endocrine Glands.
Biological Function of the Ovaries
Hormones
Sexual Steroid Hormones are manufactured in the Ovaries in response to messages from Gonadotrophic Hormones:
Androstenedione is manufactured by the Ovaries.
Androsterone is manufactured in very small quantities by the Ovaries.
Estrogens are manufactured in the Ovaries (Estradiol appears to be the major secretory product of the Ovaries, however some Estrone is also produced by the Ovaries).
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