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Where are estrogens produced? What is the role of estrogens in the human body?

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Oestrogen is produced by the Graafian follicles of the ovary.
Functions of oestrogens:
(i) It brings about the changes that occur during puberty.
(ii) It initiates the process of oogenesis.
(iii) It stimulates the maturation of ovarian follicles in the ovary.
(iv) It promotes the development of secondary sexual characters (breast development, high pitched voice etc).
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