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testosterone
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an androgen, made in the gonads and adrenal cortex, masculinizes the body and brain during fetal development and puberty
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DHT (dihydrotestosterone)
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an androgen, made in external genitalia and prostate gland, development and maintenance of male external genitalia and prostate gland
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estradiol
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an estrogen, made in gonads, feminizes body at puberty and contributes to the menstrual cycle
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progesterone
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a progestin, made in the ovary and placenta, contributes to the menstrual cycle and maintains pregnancy
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prolactin
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made in pituitary gland, prepares the breasts for lactation
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adrenal gland
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near the kidney, secretes a variety of steroids
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corpus luteum
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secretory structure in the ovary derived from an ovarian follicle after ovulation
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