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lo 7.1. what is the role of the ovaries in the female reproductive system?
producing and releasing hormones such as testosterone and cortisol.
producing and releasing eggs, and producing hormones such as testosterone and cortisol.
producing and releasing eggs, and producing hormones such as testosterone and progesterone.
producing and releasing eggs, and producing hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.
producing and releasing sperm, and producing hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.

Explanation:

The ovaries are key female reproductive organs. Their primary functions are to produce and release eggs (oocytes) via ovulation, and to secrete female sex hormones—estrogen and progesterone—which regulate the menstrual cycle and support reproductive processes. Testosterone is mainly a male hormone, cortisol is a stress hormone, and sperm production is a male reproductive function, so options including these are incorrect.

Answer:

Producing and releasing eggs, and producing hormones such as estrogen and progesterone.