Question

What functions do ovaries perform?

• A. To produce ova and female sex hormones.
• B. To produce sperms and male sex hormones.
• C. To produce urine and corticoids.
• D. To produce stool and insulin.

Answer 1

The correct option is A To produce ova and female sex hormones.

The ovary is the main reproductive organ in females. The main function of the ovary is to release the female gamete called Ovum, monthly in a cyclic manner, triggering a chain of events which leads to the menstrual cycle. Ovary also produces sex hormones which are responsible for the development of secondary sexual characters in females.