45.4 gonadal sex hormones Flashcards
1
Q
gonads secrete 3 categories of steroid hormones:
A
- androgens-males
- estrogens-females
- progestins - uterus
2
Q
androgens
A
testes
- testosterone
- puberty -steroids cause: acne and liver damage
3
Q
estrogens
A
- female reproductive system maintenance
- estradiol
4
Q
progestins
A
-progesterone
prepare and maintain tissues of uterus for embryo growth
