The ovaries in females and the testes in males are part of the
A) somatic nervous system.
B) endocrine system.
C) autonomic nervous system.
D) central nervous system.

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The ovaries in females and the testes in males produce hormones (estrogen and testosterone respectively) that are part of the endocrine system, which is responsible for secreting hormones to regulate various bodily functions. The somatic nervous system, autonomic nervous system, and central nervous system are not directly involved in the production of these hormones.

The Ovaries in Females and the Testes in Males Are