Which function is NOT directly performed by ovaries?
Correct answer: D. HCG production
- A. Progesterone production
- B. Estrogen production
- C. Ovulation
- D. HCG production
Explanation
Ovaries do not directly produce HCG (Human Chorionic Gonadotropin). HCG is produced by the placenta during pregnancy. Ovaries primarily produce estrogen ,progesterone and androgens(testosterone)
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