Human Anatomy, Part 1 - K. A. Diubenko, A. K. Kolomiitsev, Yu. B. Chaikovsky 2002

Special Part
Endocrine glands (ductless glands), glandulae endocrinae (glandulae sine ductibus)
Organs combining endocrine and non-endocrine functions — Endocrine part of the ovary

The Ovary (ovarium) is a female gonad that Functions as an endocrine gland before producing Female Germ Cells (oocytes). Ovarian lutein cells produce Female Sex Hormones (estradiol and progesterone). Estradiol promotes follicular maturation and The Development of the Menstrual cycle. Progesterone is produced by these cells upon The formation of the corpus luteum; it Supports embryonic development, enhances glandular secretion, and promotes the growth of the uterine mucosa.

The Placenta is a vital temporary organ that connects the embryo to the maternal Organism. Along with trophic, protective, and secretory functions (for the fetus), the placenta performs an endocrine function by producing chorionic gonadotropin, progesterone, placental lactogen, and estrogens. For a more detailed Structure/133.html">Discussion of the placenta, please refer to textbooks on Histology.



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