Gonads: Gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males) are both exocrine as well as endocrine in function. Besides producing gametes (ova and sperms), the gonads also secrete sex hormones from sexual maturity to control reproductive activities and maintains reproductive organs. Ovaries: Ovaries are located in the pelvic cavity in close proximity to the oviducts and uterus. They secrete three female sex hormones namely- oestrogens, progesterone and relaxin. Oestrogens: These are a group of steroid hormone mainly secreted by follicular epithelial cells of the Graafian follicle (ovarian follicle) surrounding the maturing ovum of the ovary. Estradiol is the principal feminizing … Continue reading Gonads (Ovaries in Females and Testes in Male)