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Explain the role of sex hormones in the female reproductive cycle.

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(i) Estrogen in association with gonadotropins results in puberty in females and also stimulates the growth of female accessory reproductive organs.
(ii) Progesterone promotes the development of endometrium and prepares uterus for implantation. It maintains pregnancy and prevents premature expulsion of foetus.
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