Human Biochemistry Volume 2 - Murray R. 1993

Biochemistry of Intracellular and Intercellular Communications
Sex Gland Hormones
Ovarian Hormones

The Ovaries are bifunctional Organs that produce Female Sex Hormones—estrogens and progestins—as well as oocytes (Female Germ Cells). The most active hormones produced in the ovaries are 17ß-estradiol (E2) and progesterone.



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