Estrogen and progesterone secreted by the _____ drive the menstrual cycle.

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The ovaries secrete estrogen and progesterone, which in turn regulate the menstrual cycle. The anterior pituitary gland secretes follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) which stimulate the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone. The thymus has no role in the menstrual cycle, and the uterus is affected by estrogen and progesterone but does not secrete them.

Estrogen and Progesterone Secreted by the _____ Drive the Menstrual