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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] | *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] | ||
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Revision as of 03:22, December 10, 2007
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]