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# Important Hormones and Their Functions **Estrogens** * **Originating Gland:** Ovaries * **Target Organ:** Uterus * **Role:** Prepare the uterus to receive a baby **Progesterone** * **Originating Gland:** Ovaries * **Target Organ:** Uterus * **Role:** Maintains the uterus ready for pregnancy; i...

# Important Hormones and Their Functions **Estrogens** * **Originating Gland:** Ovaries * **Target Organ:** Uterus * **Role:** Prepare the uterus to receive a baby **Progesterone** * **Originating Gland:** Ovaries * **Target Organ:** Uterus * **Role:** Maintains the uterus ready for pregnancy; inhibits the production of FSH and LH. **Testosterone** * **Originating Gland:** Testes * **Target Organ:** Testes * **Role:** Production of spermatozoa **FSH/LH** * **Originating Gland:** Pituitary gland * **Target Organ:** Ovaries/Testes * **Role:** Growth of follicles. Production of spermatozoa. Ovulation, testosterone formation