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Sex hormones are produced by the zona reticularis of the adrenal glands in addition to those produced by the ovary and testis.

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The '''testes''' produce '''androgens'''. These increase mitosis in the skin as well as increasing hair growth over the body. They also increase sebaceous gland secretion.

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The '''ovary''' produces '''oestrogens''' and '''progesterone'''. Effects of oestrogens include a decrease in collagen production, a decrease in sebaceous secretion and decreased epidermal thickness. They also decrease hair growth, but increase skin pigment

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~~Sex hormones are produced by the zona reticularis of the adrenal glands in addition to those produced by the ovary and testis:~~

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*'''Testis''': Produces '''androgens''':

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**Increase mitoses in skin.

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**Increase sebaceous secrretion.

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**Increase hair growth.

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*'''Ovary''': Produces '''oestrogens''' and '''progesterone'''. Effects of oestrogens include:

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**Decreased collagen production.

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**Decreased sebaceous secretion.

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**Decreased epidermal thickness.

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**Decreased hair growth.

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**Increased skin pigmentation.

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