Question

question 10 of 10

which of these organs produces estrogen and progesterone?

a. fallopian tube (oviduct)
b. uterus

Explanation:

Identify the question's core objective

The question asks which female reproductive organ produces the hormones estrogen and progesterone.

Analyze the labeled organs in the diagram

The diagram labels several key structures of the Human Reproductive System:

• Fallopian tube (oviduct): Transports the egg from the ovary to the uterus.
• Uterus: The muscular organ where a fertilized egg implants and develops.
• Endometrium: The inner lining of the uterus.
• Vagina: The muscular canal leading from the cervix to the outside of the body.
• Ovary: The female gonad.

Determine the endocrine function of each organ

In Anatomy and Physiology, we study both the structural and hormonal roles of organs:

• The fallopian tubes, uterus, and vagina do not synthesize or secrete primary sex hormones.
• The ovaries are the primary female gonads. They contain follicles that mature and release eggs.
• Crucially, the ovaries function as endocrine glands, producing and secreting the primary female sex hormones: estrogen and progesterone.

Match the correct organ to the multiple-choice options

The organ responsible for producing estrogen and progesterone is the ovary. Looking at the visible options:

• Option A is "Fallopian tube (oviduct)".
• Option B is "Uterus".
• Although Option C is cut off in the image, the correct anatomical answer is the Ovary.

Answer:

• A. Fallopian tube (oviduct)
• B. Uterus
• C. Ovary (Correct answer)