Female Gonads: Anatomy & Physiology II Lab (Female Gonads: Dissection & Notes) Endocrine System
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ovaries
ovaries
What are the female gonads?
puberty
The gonads do not serve an endocrine function until the individual reaches _____________.
hypothalamus
Secretions from the ________________ and subsequently the anterior pituitary gland control the initial surge of both male and female sex hormones, leading to maturation of the sex organs.
estrogen
What hormone promotes the development of the female secondary sex characteristics and the maturation of the reproductive organs; and is is responsible for the cyclic changes of the uterus?
progesterone
What hormone promotes the development of the female secondary sex characteristics; and is responsible for the cyclic changes of the uterus?
corpus luteum
What is the location of the hormone progesterone?
follicles
What is the location of the hormone estrogen?
Note 
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