Question

Which hormones are secreted by testes and ovary in humans? Write one function for each.

Answer 1

Testes:

1. The primary hormone released by the testes in human males is testosterone.
2. It is a sex hormone released by the specialised Leydig cells.
3. The primary function of this hormone is to induce the formation of sperms in the testes and develop the male secondary sexual characteristics.

Ovary:

1. The major hormones produced and secreted by the ovaries in human females are estrogen and progesterone.
2. The function of estrogen is to help develop secondary sexual characteristics in females.
3. Progesterone prepares the body for implantation and helps thicken the uterine lining.