Question

Write short note on the function of Estrogens.

Answer 1

Dear Student,

● Estrogen -

• Estrogen is female sex hormone secreted by ovaries.
• It can be in 3 forms - estrione, estradiol, estriol.

# Functions of estrogen -

1. proliferation of endometrium
2. starts onset of labour
3. secondary sexual characteristics in female

◆ Extra information -

• Ovaries secrete two hormones - oestrogen and progesterone.

Functions of progesterone -

1. prepares uterus for pregnancy
2. supports pregnancy
3. matures breast before lactation

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Answer 2

The function of Estrogens:

• Estrogen is the steroid hormone found in body of females that is essential for the reproduction of the organisms, as well as for the growth of secondary sexual characters.
• Oestrogen is secreted by the granulosa cells of graafian follicle of ovary, and is associated with a lot of functions like
• Ovulation - The growth and the secretion of the ovum is an action of estrogen.
• Growth of sexual characters - The deposition of fats at particular places, growth of pubic hair, fewer hairs on body, etc all are functions of Oestrogen.
• Preparation of the endometrium - Endometrium is produced during the proliferative stage of menstrual cycle by Oestrogen.
• Attraction towards opposite sex - Attractions towards males is the characteristics of Oestrogen.