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From where is progesterone produced ?

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**Step-by-Step Solution:** 1. **Identify the Hormone**: The hormone in question is progesterone, which is known as an endogenous steroid hormone. 2. **Sources of Production**: - **Ovaries**: In females, progesterone is primarily produced by the ovaries. This is the main source of progesterone during the menstrual cycle and pregnancy. - **Testes**: In males, progesterone is produced in the testes, but in significantly lower amounts compared to females. - **Adrenal Cortex**: Progesterone is also produced in small quantities by the adrenal cortex in both males and females. ...
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