Ovaries

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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. 

The ovaries produce two main hormones - oestrogen and progesterone, these control menstruation and pregnancy [1] [2] [3][4].

References

  1. ↑ http://www.webmd.com/sex-relationships/guide/your-guide-female-reproductive-system
  2. ↑ http://www.patient.co.uk/health/the-female-reproductive-system
  3. ↑ http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=4705
  4. ↑ http://www.jci.org/articles/view/41350
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