Reproductive Hormones
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Where are the hormones responsible for reproductive processes secreted from?
the pituitary gland
What does FSH do?
it targets the ovary, secreting estrogen, stimulating egg growth, and managing the menstruation cycle
Estrogen
A steroid hormone involved in the development and regulation of the female reproductive system and secondary sexual characteristics.
What does LH do in females?
it targets the endometrium, triggering ovulation, stimulating estrogen, and producing progesterone
What does LH do in males?
stimulates cells in the testes to produce and release testosterone
Testosterone
A steroid hormone primarily produced in the testes that play a key role in the development of male reproductive tissues and secondary sexual characteristics.
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