Night terrors are a form of sleep disorder in which a person partially awakens from sleep in a state of terror. Night terrors are not nightmares, which are a form of dreaming. Night terrors in children are not usually caused by an underlying condition. In adults, they may be caused by an anxiety disorder or substance abuse.
Ovaries Essentials. 1  The ovaries maintain the health of the female reproductive system. 2  They secrete two main hormonesâestrogen and progesterone. 3  Diseases associated with the ovaries include ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer, menstrual cycle disorders, and polycystic ovarian syndrome. They secrete two main hormonesâestrogen and progesterone. 2  Diseases associated with the ovaries include ovarian cysts, ovarian cancer, menstrual cycle disorders, and polycystic ovarian syndrome.
Report Abuse. The reproductive components of the endocrine system, called the gonads, secrete sex hormones in response to stimulation from the pituitary gland. The reproductive components of the endocrine system, called the gonads, secrete sex hormones in response to stimulation from the pituitary gland. Located in the pelvis, the female gonads, the ovaries, produce eggs.