Name the male and female sex hormones. List out their functions.

Male sex hormone- Testosterone is the male sex hormone secreted by the leydig cells of the testis.

The function of testosterone-

● It is responsible for the masculine characteristics.

● It stimulates the growth of male reproductive organs- There is enlargement of penis, scrotum, and testis.

● It also regulates the formation of sperms.

● It is also responsible for the excessive body hair growth in the men.

● The characteristic thick skin that men have lacking softness is due to this hormone only.

● The low pitch voice that males have is also due to this hormone.

Female sex hormones- Oestrogen and progesterone are two female sex hormones secreted by the ovary.

Functions of oestrogen-

● It causes the growth of the female reproductive organs- There is growth in the size of the uterus, vagina, and fallopian tubes. etc.

● It is also responsible for the growth of the breasts.

● It is responsible for the feminine characteristics.

● It is responsible for the pubic and axillary hair growth in females and does not cause dense hair growth as males have.

● It is responsible for the soft skin of women.

● It is also responsible for the high pitch voice in females.

Functions of Progesterone-

● It also regulates the growth of the breasts in females.

● It helps in regulation of the menstrual cycle in females.

● It also helps in maintaining pregnancy in females.