Estrogens are a class of female sex hormones secreted by the ovaries. They play an important role in reproduction and mediate both sexual motivation and behavior.

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Hormones secreted by the ovaries include:

- Estrogen
- Progesterone

Hormones Secreted by the Ovaries

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Based on the scenario provided, identify the two primary hormones secreted by the female gonads that are responsible for first building up the uterine lining and then maintaining it for a potential pregnancy. Explain the specific role of each hormone in this process.

Hormonal Regulation of the Uterine Lining

Estrogens

Progesterone is a female sex hormone secreted by the ovaries. It plays an important role in reproduction and mediates both sexual motivation and behavior.

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