Sex Hormones and Their Functions Flashcards
What does GnRH stand for?
Gonadotropin releasing hormone
Where is GnRH produced?
The hypothalamus
Which organ does GnRH target?
The anterior pituitary
What is the role of GnRH in the reproductive system?
Stimulates the release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary
What does FSH stand for?
Follicle stimulating hormone
Where is FSH produced?
The anterior pituitary
Which organs does FSH target?
The ovaries and testes
What is the role of FSH in the male reproductive system?
Stimulates sperm production in seminiferous tubules
What is the role of FSH in the female reproduction system?
Stimulates follicle in ovary
What does LH stand for?
Luteinizing hormone
Where is LH produced?
The anterior pituitary
Which organs does LH target?
Ovaries and testes
What is the function of LH in the male reproductive system?
Stimulates testosterone production in interstitial cells
What is the function of LH in the female reproductive system?
Stimulates follicle release and formation of corpus luteum
Where is estrogen produced?
Ovary (follicle)
What organ does estrogen target?
The whole body
What role does estrogen play in the female reproductive system?
Stimulates the development of the female reproductive tract and secondary sex characteristics
Where is testosterone produced?
Testes (interstitial cells)
Which organs does testosterone target?
The whole body
What role does testosterone play in the male reproductive system?
Stimulates the development of the male reproductive tract and secondary sex characteristics
Where is the progesterone hormone produced?
Ovary (corpus luteum)
Which organ does progesterone target?
The uterus
What role does progesterone play in the female reproductive system?
Causes thickening of uterine (endometrial lining)
Where is inhibin hormone produced?
Testes (Sertoli cells) / granulosa cells
Which organs does inhibin target?
The anterior pituitary and hypothalamus
What role does inhibin play in the reproductive system?
Inhibits FSH production