Hormones are not only involved in the development of secondary sexual characters but also function to develop the reproductive organs. The primary function of Testosterone and Estrogen is to develop the reproductive organs.
The organs producing various hormones are called Glands. They are classified into two types:
- Endocrine glands – They secrete the hormones directly into the bloodstream.
For example, testes, ovaries, etc.
- Exocrine Glands – They require a duct or channel to secrete the
For example, salivary glands, pancreas, etc.
Endocrine and Exocrine Glands
How Do Hormones Work?
- In order to make the other glands work, the Pituitary gland releases signals in the form of
- Organs like testes and ovaries get stimulated when they receive the signals from the pituitary. This action makes testes secrete Testosterone and ovaries secrete Estrogen. These sex hormones are directly poured into the
- The bloodstream carries these hormones to the sites where the necessary activity is performed. They are the sites where the hormones carry out their effect and are called the Target Organs.
- Testosterone targets the various sites in a male body and Estrogen targets the various sites in a female body to help in the development of secondary sexual
Working of Hormones
Summary
| Hormones – Role in Reproductive Function |
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| Types of Glands |
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