Oestrogen

High school (ages 12+)
Human Body

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/oestrogen

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. Who discovered Oestrogen?Early to mid-20th century, with key contributions from Haberlandt, Allen, and Doisy
2. What is the chemical class?Steroid hormone
3. What is the primary estrogens?Estradiol, estrone, estriol

Endocrine System: A network of glands that produce and secrete hormones to regulate bodily functions.
Steroid Hormone: Hormones derived from cholesterol, capable of crossing cell membranes to interact with intracellular receptors.
Gene Expression: The process by which information from a gene is used to synthesize a functional gene product, such as a protein.
Osteoporosis: A medical condition characterized by weakened bones, making them more susceptible to fractures.