Question

Ovaries are also responsible for production of hormone called as

• A. Testosterone
• B. Cortisol
• C. Insulin
• D. Estrogen / Progesterone

Answer 1

The correct option is D Estrogen / Progesterone

• Testosterone is the male sex hormone, secreted by testes.
• Cortisol is a steroid hormone produced by the adrenal gland.
• Insulin is a peptide hormone produced by beta cells in the pancreas.
• Estrogen and progesterone are female sex hormones produced by ovaries.

Thus, the correct answer is option (D), 'Estrogen / progesterone'.