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WEEK 8 & 9
TOPIC: REPRODUCTIVE HORMONES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Sub-Topic 1
ENDOCRINE SYSTEM
This is a system that help in the secretion of hormones in the body of the animal. They are also known as the ductless glands. Hormones are organic chemical secreted at one point and have effect at other point called the target organs.
We, shall limit ourselves to reproductive hormones
MALE REPRODUCTIVE HORMONES
TESTOSTERONE OR ANDROGEN
Functions
FEMALE REPRODUCTIVE HORMONES
OESTROGEN OR ESTROGEN: This hormone is secreted by graffian follicle.
Function
Sub-topic 2
PROGESTERONE
Function
Essential for the implantation of the embryo in
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