Asked by Beatriz Palacio on May 05, 2024

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Which statement is correct about the role of the ovaries?

A) Under the influence of gonadotropic hormones, the ovaries produce eggs as well as estrogen and progesterone.
B) Under the influence of gonadotropic hormones, the ovaries produce eggs as well as androgens.
C) The gonadotropic hormones are secreted by the posterior pituitary that will influence the ovaries to produce eggs as well as estrogen and progesterone.
D) Under the influence of gonadotropic hormones, the ovaries produce sperm as well as estrogen and progesterone.
E) Under the influence of gonadotropic hormones, the ovaries produce eggs as well as testosterone.

Gonadotropic Hormones

Hormones that stimulate the activity of the gonads (testes and ovaries), including follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).

Ovaries

Female reproductive organs in which eggs (ova) are produced, along with the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Estrogen

A group of hormones responsible for the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.

  • Understand the roles and effects of various hormones in the body.
  • Understand the processes governing hormonal control involving the anterior pituitary gland.
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Debbie Jarrett-SlatteryMay 10, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The ovaries produce eggs as well as the female sex hormones estrogen and progesterone. These hormones are produced under the influence of the gonadotropic hormones luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which are secreted by the anterior pituitary gland. Androgens (male sex hormones) and testosterone (a male sex hormone and androgen) are not typically produced by the ovaries.