Gonadotropin

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Gonadotropin

Gonadotropin (pronounced: go-nad-o-tro-pin) is a hormone that is produced by the anterior pituitary gland. The term is derived from the Greek words 'gonos' which means seed and 'tropos' which means turn.

Gonadotropins are responsible for the regulation of the gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males). They play a crucial role in sexual development and fertility.

Types of Gonadotropin

There are two main types of gonadotropin:

  • Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH): This hormone stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in the ovary before the release of an egg from one follicle at ovulation. It also stimulates sperm production in men.
  • Luteinizing hormone (LH): This hormone triggers ovulation and the development of the corpus luteum, a structure that produces progesterone during the second half of the menstrual cycle. In men, LH stimulates the production of testosterone.

Function

Gonadotropins are essential for the proper functioning of the body's reproductive system. They stimulate the gonads to produce sex hormones and are involved in the processes of ovulation and spermatogenesis.

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