Question

Which among the following are considered ovarian hormones ?

• A. Adrenaline, Testosterone
• B. Estrogen, Progesteron
• C. Insulin, Glucagon
• D. Thyroxine, Vasopressin

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Estrogen, Progesteron

Ovary:

• Ovaries are the primary female sex organs 
• Ovaries produce the female gamete (ovum) and several steroid hormones (ovarian hormones - Estrogen and progesteron).
• The ovaries are located one on each side of the lower abdomen.
• Each ovary is about 2 to 4 cm in length and is connected to the pelvic wall and uterus by ligaments. 
• Each ovary is covered by a thin epithelium which encloses the ovarian stroma.
• The stroma is divided into two zones – a peripheral cortex and an inner medulla