Which of the Following Is a Major Function of the Ovaries

question 66

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a major function of the ovaries?

• A)They manufacture the sex hormones, estrogen and progesterone.
• B)They comprise the canal through which babies are delivered.
• C)They are the organs directly responsible for a woman's orgasm.
• D)They hold and nourish the developing fetus.

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Definitions:

Chromosome

A structure found in the nucleus of a cell, made from DNA and proteins, containing genetic information.

Intersex

A term that refers to individuals who are born with genitalia, chromosomes, and/or reproductive organs that do not fit typical binary notions of male or female bodies.

Ambiguous Genitalia

A condition where a newborn's external genitals do not appear clearly male or female.

Sex

Your sex depends on your genetic makeup—specifically, whether your sex chromosome is XX (female), XY (male) or X, XXY, XXYY, and so on. The latter sex chromosomes often result in a person who does not fit conventional male or female sex categories.