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functions of estrogen

  1. stimulate growth of uterus and vagina at puberty

  2. egg maturation


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secondary sex characteristics

  1. armpit hair

  2. pubic hair

  3. fat distribution beneath skin

  4. enlarged pelvic girdle (wider hips)

  5. breast development - requires progesterone


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how does estrogen affect the brain

  • maintain body temperature

  • delay memory loss

  • regulate parts of the brain that prepare the body for sexual and reproductive development


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heart and liver

  • regulate livers productions of cholesterol

  • decreases build up of plaque in the coronary arteries


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bones

preserve bone density