Which of the Following Statements Regarding Estrogens Is FALSE

question 137

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding estrogens is FALSE?

• A) Estrogens influence the development of female physical sex characteristics.
• B) A main function of estrogen is to stimulate the development of the uterine lining in preparation for pregnancy.
• C) Small amounts of estrogens are secreted from the adrenal glands.
• D) Estrogens are secreted by the ovaries.

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