What is the function of the FSH?

Answer 1

FSH is primarily responsible for stimulating growth of the ovarian follicle, which includes the developing egg, the cells surrounding the egg that produce the hormones needed to support a pregnancy, and the fluid around the egg. As the follicle grows, an increasing amount of the hormone estrogen is produced by the cells in the follicle and released into the bloodstream. Estrogen causes the endometrium (lining of the uterus) to thicken before ovulation occurs. The higher blood levels of estrogen will also tell the hypothalamus and pituitary gland to slow the production and release of FSH.

Answer 2

Hormones get a bad rep because people usually use the word with a negative connotation. However, hormones can be helpful if women need to get pregnant and that's where follicle stimulating hormones come in.

Answer 3

It has a number of major roles. It regulates growth of the body and puberty. It also is important in the growth and maturation of the germ cell (in both males and females).

It is very important is "selecting" the ripest follicle (containing an egg) for release from the ovary.

It is most important in beginning of sperm development.

When is hormone levels drop below a critical point menopause begins.

Answer 4

It is secreted by pitutory.Stimulated by GnRH secreted by Hypothalamus.

Answer 5

the production of spermatozoa are regulated by FSH.

Stimulates sperm cell production.

Answer 6

Follicle stimulating hormone is one of the reproductive hormones. In females and males it controls the development of the gametes, or sex cells.

Answer 7

In males, it helps with sperm production and in females, it helps with egg maturation.

Answer 8

to stimulate the follicle