Key reproductive hormones Flashcards
1
Q
What are some key reproductive hormones?
A
- Gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH)
- Leutenizing hormone (LH)
- Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)
- Oestrogen
- Progesterone
- Testosterone
2
Q
What is the function of GnRH?
A
Release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary
3
Q
Where is GnRH produced?
A
It is a neuropeptide, synthesised and released from GnRH neurons within the hypothalamus
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