SAQ : Mention two differences between oestrogen and progesterone

Question

Mention two differences between oestrogen and progesterone. 

Answer

1. Estrogen is primarily produced in the ovaries, while progesterone is produced in the ovaries and the adrenal glands.
2. Estrogen is responsible for the development of female secondary sex characteristics, while progesterone plays a role in preparing the uterus for pregnancy and maintaining pregnancy.