Follicle-stimulating hormone

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Follicle-stimulating hormone

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is a gonadotropin, a type of hormone that is key for human reproduction. Pronounced as /ˈfɒlɪkəl stɪmjʊleɪtɪŋ ˈhɔːrmoʊn/, it is produced by the anterior pituitary gland and plays a crucial role in the development of eggs in women and sperm in men.

Etymology

The term "Follicle-stimulating hormone" is derived from its function. The word "follicle" refers to the part of the ovary where the egg is developed, "stimulating" indicates the hormone's role in promoting growth, and "hormone" is a general term for substances that regulate bodily functions.

Function

FSH stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in the ovary before the release of an egg from one follicle at ovulation. It also increases estradiol production. In men, FSH enhances the production of androgen-binding protein by the Sertoli cells of the testes and is critical for spermatogenesis.

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