Question

Establish the function of the following hormones in the sexual development among males and females:
a) Estrogens b) Progesterone c)Testosterone​

Answer 1

Answer:

Estrogen is the reproductive hormone in females that assists in endometrial regrowth, ovulation, and calcium absorption; it is also responsible for the secondary sexual characteristics of females. These include breast development, flaring of the hips, and a shorter period necessary for bone maturation. Progesterone assists in endometrial re-growth and inhibition of FSH and LH release.Testosterone is the primary sex hormone in males. It is the hormone responsible for secondary characteristics in males and the development of male reproductive tissues.