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Anterior Pituitary Gland
The pituatry gland.
FSH (Follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (Lutenizing hormone) are produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. Specifically, the anterior region of the pituitary gland.
Pituitary Gland
the pituitary gland
The releasing hormone
FSH, secreted by the Pituitary gland,stimulates the secretion of Oestrogen from the ovaries, Oestrogen in turn stimulates the secretion of LH by the pituitary and inhibits the secretion of FSH, LH then stimulates ovulation (the release of an egg). Without FSH this chain reaction does not happen.
They are produced in the anterior pituitary and act mostly notably on the uterus
FSH and LH are released by the hypothalamus in response to gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) stimulation. GnRH is released in pulses into the bloodstream, which then triggers the release of FSH and LH from the pituitary gland. These hormones play a key role in regulating the reproductive system and stimulating the production of sex hormones in both males and females.
Birth control pills work by suppressing the release of FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) from the pituitary gland. This prevents ovulation and helps to prevent pregnancy.
it tells the ovaries to make oestrogen which then helps mature and egg. the oestrogen then tell the pituitary gland to stop making FSH and make LH. LH then makes the ovaries release eggs =] hope this helped! [=
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a hormone synthesised and secreted by gonadotropes in the anterior pituitary gland. FSH and LH act synergistically in reproduction: * In women, in the ovary FSH stimulates the growth of immature Graafian follicles to maturation. As the follicle grows, it releases inhibin, which shuts off the FSH production. * In men, FSH enhances the production of androgen-binding protein by the Sertoli cells of the testes, and is critical for spermatogenesis. Luteinizing hormone (LH, also known as lutropin) is a hormone synthesized and secreted by gonadotropes in the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. In concert with the other pituitary gonadotropin follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) it is necessary for proper reproductive function: * In the female, an acute rise of LH - the LH surge - triggers ovulation. * In the male, where LH had also been called Interstitial Cell Stimulating Hormone (ICSH), it stimulates Leydig cell production of testosterone.