Question

Female sex hormone is
a. Estrogen
b. Androgen
c. Insulin
d. Adrenaline

Answer 1

Hint: Hormones are the natural substances secreted and produced in our body. Various hormones perform different functions in our body and help us to perform various processes. Male have male sex hormones and female have female sex hormones which play an important role in reproduction process.

Complete answer:
There are two main types of the female sex hormones in the female body that helps in process of reproduction. These two hormones are estrogen and progesterone and they need a small amount of testosterone which is basically a male reproductive hormone.

Estrogen is a major female sex hormone which is produced by the ovaries of the female and small part of this hormone is secreted by adrenal gland and fat cells. When the female is pregnant then placenta also produces estrogen. Estrogen is an essential hormone which is secreted by the female body which plays an important role in reproduction and sexual development. This hormone helps in various stages of the reproductive phase of women like puberty, menstruation, pregnancy and menopause.

Progesterone is female sex hormone and produced after ovulation and placenta also produce it during pregnancy. Progesterone plays an important role in thickening the lining of the uterus for fertilized eggs and supporting pregnancy.

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note: Testosterone is also present in the female body but in small amounts and produced by adrenal glands and ovaries. This hormone helps in regulating menstrual cycle and provides bone and muscle strength. This hormone also helps in making sexual desire in females.