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#redirect[[Reproductive Hormones Overview - Anatomy & Physiology]]
Sex hormones are produced by the zona reticularis of the adrenal glands in addition to those produced by the ovary and testis:
 
*'''Testis''': Produces '''androgens''':
 
**Increase mitoses in skin.
 
**Increase sebaceous secrretion.
 
**Increase hair growth.
 
*'''Ovary''': Produces '''oestrogens''' and '''progesterone'''.  Effects of oestrogens include:
 
**Decreased collagen production.
 
**Decreased sebaceous secretion.
 
**Decreased epidermal thickness.
 
**Decreased hair growth.
 
**Increased skin pigmentation.
 
 
 
 
 
[[Category:Reproductive System - Anatomy & Physiology]]
 
[[Category:To Do - A&P]]
 

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