The female gonads that produce ova and secrete the hormones oestrogen and progesterone are the
- A. ovaries
- B. uterus
- C. oviducts
- D. vagina
Explanation
The ovaries are both the source of egg cells and an endocrine gland, releasing the hormones that control the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. The uterus receives the embryo and the oviduct is the site of fertilisation, but neither produces gametes.