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What are the gonadotropins State their functions.

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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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