Which hormones are secreted by ovaries in females?
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Ovaries:
Ovaries are the primary reproductive organs in females and are responsible for producing the ova or egg cells.
These paired structures also secrete hormones. The two important hormones secreted by the ovaries are estrogen and progesterone. Estrogen helps regulate sexual functions and influence secondary sexual characteristics. Progesterone prepares the uterus for a possible pregnancy.