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Summary
Estradiol Molecular Structure
Estradiol (estrogen, oestrogen) is a steroid sex hormone found in both male and female.
In the female, this hormone is produced by the ovaries and is responsible for development of secondary feminine sex characteristics. Together with progesterone these hormones also regulate changes that occur each menstrual cycle. During female development the fetal adrenal gland synthesises DHEA, an oestrogen precursor, converted by the placenta into estrogen (estradiol).
In the male, Leydig cells produce estrogen into the rete testis fluid at variable levels in different species. During male embryonic development exposure to high levels of estrogen can lead to genital abnormalities.
- Links: estrogen | menstrual cycle
Cite this page: Hill, M.A. (2024, April 28) Embryology Estradiol.jpg. Retrieved from https://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/embryology/index.php/File:Estradiol.jpg
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