Question

Where is oestrogen produced? What is the role of oestrogen in the human body?

[Review question: Pg. No: 241]

Answer 1

Oestrogen is produced by the Graafian follicles of the ovary.
Functions of oestrogens:

1. It brings about the changes that occur during puberty.
2. It initiates the process of oogenesis.
3. It stimulates the maturation of ovarian follicles in the ovaiy.
4. It promotes the development of secondary sexual characters (breast development, high pitched voice etc).