Difference between revisions of "Estrogen"

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Estrogen is a hormone produced by the follicles used to prepare the uterus for the reception of a fertilised egg. [1]

estrogen receptors located in the hypothalamus serve as a master switch to control food intake, energy expenditure and body fat distribution [2]
The woman's ovaries produce most estrogen hormones, although the adrenal glands also produce small amounts of the hormones. [3]

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	*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]
		+	*The woman's [[ovaries]] produce most estrogen hormones, although the adrenal glands also produce small amounts of the hormones. [http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/adult_gyneonc/estrogen.cfm]