What is the function of the ovary in the female reproductive system?

The ovary plays a key role in the female reproductive system primarily through the production of eggs, also known as ova. Ovaries are the site where immature eggs mature and are released during the menstrual cycle in a process called ovulation. Each month, typically one egg is released from one of the ovaries and can potentially be fertilized by sperm, leading to pregnancy. Alongside egg production, the ovaries also have an essential function in hormonal regulation, secreting hormones such as estrogen and progesterone, which are crucial for menstrual cycle regulation and reproductive health. While fertilization occurs in the fallopian tubes and the development of the fetus takes place in the uterus, the ovaries' primary function is indeed the production of eggs.