EBK BIOLOGY
EBK BIOLOGY
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ISBN: 8220100667978
Author: Maier
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 21, Problem 1LTB
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To determine:

The endocrine organs that are involved in the production of sex differences along with their functions.

Introduction:

An endocrine gland can be defined as a gland that releases hormones directly into the bloodstream. The endocrine hormones aid in the regulation of control mood, growth, and development, metabolism, reproduction, and working of organs. The endocrine system controls the amount of each of the hormone that is to be released.

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The endocrine system can be defined as the collection of endocrine glands. The endocrine organs that are involved in the production of sex differences are the reproductive organs ovaries and testes.

The ovaries play two major reproductive functions in the body:

1. They form the oocytes or eggs for the fertilization process.

2. They also produce reproductive hormones such as estrogen and progesterone. These hormones help in the development of female sexual characters.

The testes play two major reproductive functions in the body:

1. They aid in the production of male gametes, or sperm.

2. They release hormones such as testosterone. This hormone helps in the development of male sexual characters.

Conclusion

Hence, the endocrine organs that are involved in the production of sex differences are the reproductive organs, ovaries and testes. They both play a role in reproduction.

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