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Ovaries are part of the female reproductive system, located in the pelvic region. There are two ovaries (sing. ovary), each connected to the [[ | Ovaries are part of the female reproductive system, located in the pelvic region. There are two ovaries (sing. ovary), each connected to the [[Uterus|uterus]] via a [[Fallopian tubes|fallopian tube]]. The function of an ovary is to; produce the female [[Gamete|gamete]] - an [[Ovum|ovum]] and act as an [[Endocrine|endocrine]] gland. Ovaries are stimulated once a month to release an [[Ovum|ovum]] as part of the [[Menstrual cycle|menstrual cycle]]. | ||
<ref>http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4705</ref> The ovaries produce two main hormones - [[ | <ref>http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4705</ref> The ovaries produce two main hormones - [[Oestrogen|oestrogen]] and [[Progesterone|progesterone]], these control menstruation and pregnancy.<ref>http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/your-guide-female-reproductive-system</ref> <ref>http://www.patient.co.uk/health/the-female-reproductive-system</ref> | ||
For more detailed information -http://www.jci.org/articles/view/41350 | For more detailed information -http://www.jci.org/articles/view/41350 | ||
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Ovaries are part of the female reproductive system, located in the pelvic region. There are two ovaries (sing. ovary), each connected to the uterus via a fallopian tube. The function of an ovary is to; produce the female gamete - an ovum and act as an endocrine gland. Ovaries are stimulated once a month to release an ovum as part of the menstrual cycle.
[1] The ovaries produce two main hormones - oestrogen and progesterone, these control menstruation and pregnancy.[2] [3]
For more detailed information -http://www.jci.org/articles/view/41350