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Description: o Synthesized and secreted by the ovaries o Responsible for the maturation of the reproductive organs and for the appearance of the secondary sex characteristics in women o Metabolic effects on nonreproductive tissues, including coagulation, blood vessels, bone, muscles, overall body growth, and behaviour o During menopause (50-55 years of age) ovaries stop secreting estrogen Picture Stats: Views: 189 Filesize: 39.21kB Height: 704 Width: 1100 Source: https://biology-forums.com/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=37643 |