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why are the ovaries and testes important for bone development?
they secrete hormones that affect bone development.
they secrete vitamin d which is important for calcium absorption.
they store calcium which can be used for bone production when a persons diet is calcium deficient.
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Explanation:

Ovaries secrete estrogen and testes secrete testosterone. These sex - hormones play a crucial role in bone development by regulating bone remodeling, promoting bone formation and inhibiting bone resorption. Vitamin D is mainly synthesized in the skin with sunlight exposure and obtained from diet, not secreted by ovaries and testes. Ovaries and testes do not store calcium for bone production.

Answer:

They secrete hormones that affect bone development.