Q85 / 200 · MHT CET - Medical 2026 (24 April Shift 1) · Biology
Human ovary secretes ______ types of hormones.
- Correct answerA2
- B3
- C4
- D5
Solution
The human ovary produces two main groups of steroid hormones, which are estrogen and progesterone.
Estrogen is synthesized and secreted mainly by the growing ovarian follicles. After ovulation, the ruptured follicle is converted to a structure called corpus luteum, which secretes mainly progesterone.
Answer: 2
Estrogen is synthesized and secreted mainly by the growing ovarian follicles. After ovulation, the ruptured follicle is converted to a structure called corpus luteum, which secretes mainly progesterone.
Answer: 2
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.