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What are the gonadotropins State their functions. |
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Answer» These are the gonad stimulating hormones secreted by the anterior lobe of pituitary. e.g., follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH). Functions : (i) FSH stimulates the gonads to produce sperms and ova; stimulates the ovaries to secrete female sex hormone estrogens. (ii) LH stimulates the maturation of Leydig's cell of testes for secretion of testosterone; stimulates the secretion of estrogens and progesterone in the ovary. |
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