Ovaries The reproductive glands are the main source of sex hormones. In females, the ovaries, located on both sides of the uterus, produce estrogen and progesterone as well as eggs. These hormones control the development of female characteristics (for example, breast growth), and they are also involved in reproductive functions (for example, menstruation, pregnancy).
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- The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the. - U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) are the key federal agencies that protect consumers by regulating the country's food industry. - Other team members include the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), - the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),