hormone linked to puberty Flashcards
1
Q
what is the function of Gonadotropin-releasing hormone?
A
Start the process of puberty
Released by the hypothalamus
It’s stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to secrete FSH and LH
2
Q
what is the function of FSH?
A
stimulates the testes to produce sperm
stimulates follicle in ovary to produce oestrogen
3
Q
what is the function of the luteinizing hormone?
A
stimulates testes to produce testosterone
stimulates the corpus luteum in ovary to produce progesterone