Illustration of an ovary and a fallopian tube. The major female sex hormones,estrogen and progesterone,are produced in the corpora lutea of the ovaries. Estrogen plays a major role in the maintenance of the reproductive organs and the development of secondary sex characteristics. Progesterone plays a role in preparing and maintaining the uterus,which supports the development of an embryo | |
Lizenzart: | Lizenzpflichtig |
Credit: | Science Photo Library / Anatomical Travelogue |
Bildgröße: | 2100 px × 1973 px |
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