Lecture 2 Flashcards
What type of hormone is GnRH?
Neuropeptide
What is the origin of GnRH?
Hypothalamus
What is the target of GnRH?
Anterior pituitary
What is the function of GnRH?
To stimulate production and release of FSH and LH
What hormone promotes GnRH release?
Estrogen
What type of hormone is FSH?
Glycoprotein
What is the origin of FSH?
Anterior pituitary
What is the target of FSH?
Ovary (granulosa cells)
What is the function of FSH?
Follicular development
What type of hormone is LH?
Glycoprotein
What is the origin of LH?
Anterior pituitary
What is the target of LH?
Theca and granulosa cells
What is the function of LH?
Follicular maturation
What do theca cells produce and from what is this produced?
Theca cells produce androgens from cholesterol
What do granulosa cells produce and from what is this produced?
Granulosa cells produce estrogens from androgens