What are sex hormone and their
function?
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Sex hormones are steroids (fat soluble compounds) that control sexual maturity and reproduction. These hormones are produced mainly by the endocrine glands. The endocrine glands in females are ovaries and those in males are testes.
Function of Female sex hormones:-
Ovaries is present only in females and make two female sex hormones called Oestrogen and Pogesterone. Oestrogen hormones control the development of female sex organs, and female features such as feminine voice,soft skin and mammary glands. Progesterone control the uterus changes in the menstrual cycle, helps in the maintenance of pregnancy and also make the female called Ova.
Function of Male sex hormones:-
Testes is present only in males and secrer sex hormone called testosterone. It controls the development of male sex organs and male features, such as deeper voice, moustache,beard, and more body hair. The testes also make the male gametes called sperms.
Function of Female sex hormones:-
Ovaries is present only in females and make two female sex hormones called Oestrogen and Pogesterone. Oestrogen hormones control the development of female sex organs, and female features such as feminine voice,soft skin and mammary glands. Progesterone control the uterus changes in the menstrual cycle, helps in the maintenance of pregnancy and also make the female called Ova.
Function of Male sex hormones:-
Testes is present only in males and secrer sex hormone called testosterone. It controls the development of male sex organs and male features, such as deeper voice, moustache,beard, and more body hair. The testes also make the male gametes called sperms.
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