Difference between revisions of "Estrogen"
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| − | '''Estrogen''' is a [[hormone]]. | + | '''Estrogen''' is a [[hormone]] produced by the [[follicles]] used to prepare the [[uterus]] for the reception of a fertilised [[egg (human)|egg]]. [http://www.paternityangel.com/Articles_zone/How_it_happens/How-1.htm] |
*estrogen receptors located in the hypothalamus serve as a master switch to control food intake, energy expenditure and body fat distribution [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070820145348.htm] | *estrogen receptors located in the hypothalamus serve as a master switch to control food intake, energy expenditure and body fat distribution [http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/08/070820145348.htm] | ||