Luteinizing Hormone
Luteinizing Hormone
Luteinizing Hormone (pronounced: loo-tee-in-ize-ing hor-mone), often abbreviated as LH, is a hormone produced by gonadotropic cells in the anterior pituitary gland.
Etymology
The term "Luteinizing Hormone" is derived from its role in triggering ovulation in females, where it causes the ruptured ovarian follicle to develop into a structure known as the corpus luteum.
Function
In females, Luteinizing Hormone stimulates the ovaries to produce oestrogen and triggers the process of ovulation. In males, it stimulates the Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone.
Related Terms
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH): A hormone that works alongside LH in both males and females to ensure healthy reproductive systems.
- Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH): A hormone that triggers the release of LH and FSH from the anterior pituitary gland.
- Hypothalamus: The part of the brain that produces GnRH.
- Pituitary gland: The gland that produces LH, located at the base of the brain.
- Endocrine system: The system of glands that produce hormones, including LH.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Luteinizing Hormone
- Wikipedia's article - Luteinizing Hormone
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