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Endocrine Glands

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Name the endocrine gland which controls the production of sex hormones 'testosterone' and 'estrogen'.

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Gland Hormone Function

Ovaries Estrogen ►develops and maintains female secondary sex characteristics

Progesterone ►promotes changes in uterus during the reproductive cycle

Testes Testosterone ►controls development of male secondary sex characteristics

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