Question

Name and describe hormones secreted by ovaries.

Hint:

Estrogen levels peak prior to ovulation, whereas progesterone levels increase during the luteal phase.

Answer 1

Hormones Produced by the Ovaries: The ovaries produce estrogen and progesterone, which are crucial for regulating various aspects of female reproductive health. 
1. Estrogen:
(i) Facilitates the development of female secondary sexual characteristics. 
(ii) Manages the menstrual cycle phases. 
2. Progesterone: 
(i) Supports the maintenance of the uterine lining for pregnancy. 
(ii) Suppresses ovulation during pregnancy.