Question

Describe the functions of the human ovary.

Answer 1

The organ responsible for the production of an ovum in primate females. In humans a set of two ovaries is present and they are both functional. They are mainly involved in gamete formation and hormone secretion. Normally, ovaries produce one ovum per month or per menstrual cycle. They are involved in the secretion of estrogen, testosterone, inhibin, and progesterone. These hormones are responsible for secondary sexual characteristics in females and for the maturation and maintenance of the female reproductive organs.