Respond to the following statements in reference to the five endocrine glands listed below. Choices may be used more than once or not at all.
-This gland secretes a hormone that prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy.
A)adrenal cortex
B)ovary
C)pineal
D)parathyroid
E)Testes

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The ovary secretes the hormone progesterone, which prepares and maintains the uterus for pregnancy. The adrenal cortex secretes hormones such as cortisol and aldosterone, which regulate metabolism and electrolyte balance. The pineal gland secretes the hormone melatonin, which regulates sleep patterns. The parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone, which regulates calcium levels in the blood. The testes secrete testosterone, which regulates male characteristics and reproductive function.

Respond to the Following Statements in Reference to the Five