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Female Hormones (Estrogen, Progesterone) Functions & Effects

There are two female hormones, estrogen and progesterone, which are responsible for the various processes associated with the sexual characteristics in females. Both estrogen and progestrone are mainly produced in the ovaries along with a small quantity of testosterone (androgen – male sex hormone). The production >> Read More ...

Pituitary Gland Anatomy, Location, Hormones and Pictures

What is the Pituitary Gland? The pituitary gland is considered as the master gland of the body because its hormones control other endocrine glands, which in turn influence various and diverse activities in the body. It is largely influenced by the hypothalamus, which is the control center that processes the incoming >> Read More ...

Human Endocrine System, List of Glands and Hormone Functions

What is the Endocrine System? The endocrine system comprises the multiple glands that secrete chemical messengers, known as hormones, into the bloodstream. These hormones may act on almost every cell of the body or it may be tissue-specific and only act on certain types of cells. The endocrine system is the body’s >> Read More ...