Ovaries

Definition

Ovaries are paired glandular organs in the female reproductive system responsible for producing eggs (ova) and secreting hormones, including estrogen and progesterone. They play a crucial role in fertility and the menstrual cycle.

Related terms

Ovulation:

The process during which an ovary releases an egg into the fallopian tube for potential fertilization.

Estrogen:

A primary female sex hormone produced by the ovaries, crucial for sexual development and reproductive health.

Progesterone:

A hormone released by the ovaries that prepares the uterine lining for a fertilized egg and maintains pregnancy