Gonadotropic means capable of stimulating the gonads.
Ovaries are female gonads. The related combining forms are oophor- or ovar-.
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
A testis (plural testes) is a male gonad.
There are a few hormones that act on the gonads and they are different for both the male and female reproductive systems.In females, the gonads are the ovaries. The hormones include:Estrogen - This promotes the production of secondary sex characteristics and sex drive.Progesterone - This hormone helps prepare the uterus for pregnancy.Inhibin - This hormone inhibits the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone.In males, the gonads are the testes. Their corresponding hormones include:Testosterone - This stimulates spermatogenesis, growth, and maturation of sperm as well as the production of secondary sex characteristics.Inhibin - This hormone inhibits the secretion of follicle stimulating hormone.
Puberty
Gonad is a general term meaning gland that produces games. Ovaries and testes are gonads.
The "Ovum". The word Gamete means the same but is seldom used.Before the egg cell comes in contact with the sperm cell, it is simply called an egg. Once it has joined with the sperm cell, it is called a zygote. Once the zygote develops certain things, it becomes an embryo, which will soon become your child!The unfertilized egg is also called an ovum.
Follicle stimulating hormone stimulates the gonads to produce gametes. It is sometimes abbreviated FSH.
Gametogenesis takes place in the gonads. The male gonads are the testes, and the female gonads are the ovaries.
If the gonads glands lessen in function, it can lead to hormonal imbalances, reduced fertility, and potentially affect secondary sexual characteristics. Medical conditions such as hypogonadism can result from decreased gonadal activity, requiring medical management to address symptoms and potential complications.
Ovaries are the female gonads.
Gonads is a more general word, and gender neutral. Testes are the male gonads, while the ovaries are the female gonads.