JAMB Biology 2013 Objective — Question 38

Question 38 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Biology 2013 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

Oestrogen is a hormone that is synthesized in the

A. anterior pituitary
B. adrenal cortex
C. ovariesCorrect
D. testes

Explanation

Oestrogen is a reproductive hormone responsible for the development of female secondary sexual characteristics. It is produced by the ovaries.

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