Which of the following hormones is secreted by the ovaries?

Growth Hormone

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Testosterone

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Oestrogen

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Thyrotropic hormone

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Solution

The correct option is C
Oestrogen

Ovaries secrete the female sex hormones - oestrogen and progesterone. These hormones play an essential role in the development of female secondary sexual characteristics, such as breasts, pubic and armpit hair, and the regulation of the menstrual cycle.

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