Which structure secretes hormones, that cause the changes that occur in the female body during puberty?

Ovary

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Fallopian tube

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Uterus

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None of the above

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Solution

The correct option is A Ovary
Ovaries are the primary female sex organs located at the pelvis region in the female body. It produces female gamete (ovum) and several hormones, called as ovarian hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. The changes in the ovary and the uterus during the menstrual cycle are induced by changes in the levels of pituitary and ovarian hormones. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

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