| Hormones of testis | Hormones of ovaries |
| $(1)$ The main hormone is testosterone. | $(1)$ Estrogen and progesterone are included. |
| $(2)$ Induces the process of spermatogenesis. | $(2)$ Induces the process of oogenesis. |
| $(3)$ Responsible for secondary sexual characters in males. | $(3)$ Induces secondary sexual characters in females. |
| $(4)$ Promotes the development of male reproductive organs. | $(4)$ Promotes the development of female reproductive organs. |
| Hormones | Enzymes |
| $(1)$ Site of production and site of action are different. | $(1)$ Site of production and site of action are often the same. |
| $(2)$ They are proteinaceous, steroid, or biogenic amine in nature. | $(2)$ They are primarily proteinaceous in nature. |
| $(3)$ Their effect is generally slow and long-lasting. | $(3)$ Their effect is generally fast and transient. |
| $(4)$ They are consumed or degraded after performing their function. | $(4)$ They are not consumed or degraded during the reaction. |
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| Gland | Secretion | Effect on body |
| $A$ | Estrogen | Maintenance of secondary sexual characters |
| Alpha cells of Islets of Langerhans | $B$ | Raises blood sugar level |
| Anterior pituitary | $C$ | Over secretion leads to gigantism |
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