Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Follicle Stimulating Hormone
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (pronounced as fuh-li-kuhl stim-yuh-ley-ting hor-mohn), often abbreviated as FSH, is a gonadotropic hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland.
Etymology
The term "Follicle Stimulating Hormone" is derived from its primary function. The word "follicle" comes from the Latin word "folliculus", meaning "small bag", and refers to the ovarian follicles in females and Sertoli cells in males that the hormone stimulates. The term "hormone" is derived from the Greek word "hormon", meaning "to set in motion".
Function
FSH plays a crucial role in the human reproductive system. In females, it stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles, which are the structures that produce and release eggs. In males, FSH stimulates the production of sperm in the testes.
Related Terms
- Luteinizing hormone: Another hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that works in conjunction with FSH to regulate the reproductive system.
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone: A hormone that stimulates the release of FSH and luteinizing hormone from the anterior pituitary gland.
- Ovarian follicle: The structure in the ovary that matures and releases eggs, stimulated by FSH.
- Sertoli cell: A type of cell in the testes that is stimulated by FSH to support sperm production.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- Wikipedia's article - Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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