name 1 organ each in female and male reproductive system which plays a role of endocrine gland along with production of germ cell.name 1 hormone secreted by each of them.

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Testis in male reproductive system and ovary in female reproductive system play role of endocrine glands.
Testis produce male germ cells called sperms.
Ovary produce female germ cell called egg or ovum.
Hormones
Testosterone is secreted in males by testis, responsible for males’ sexual as well as secondary sexual characteristics.
Oestrogen is secreted in females by ovaries responsible for females’ sexual as well as secondary sexual characteristics.

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