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

Hormones secreted by the ovaries include:

- Estrogen
- Progesterone

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The gonads are classified according to sex: the ovaries are the female gonads, and the testes are the male gonads.

Types of Gonads

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Hormones Secreted by the Ovaries

Hormones secreted by the testes include:

- Androgens, such as testosterone

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