Question

which of the following is not a result of estrogen production?
a increased long bone growth during puberty
b thickening of the endometrium to two or three times the normal thickness
c fat deposition, causing the development of the female \curves\during puberty
d maturation of the ovum

Explanation:

• Estrogen is a female sex hormone.
• During puberty, estrogen causes fat deposition (female curves) and increased long - bone growth.
• In the menstrual cycle, estrogen thickens the endometrium.
• Maturation of the ovum is mainly regulated by follicle - stimulating hormone (FSH), not estrogen.

Answer:

D. Maturation of the ovum