Difference between revisions of "Follicle Stimulating Hormone"
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: '''Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)''' is [[secrete]]d by the [[Pituitary Gland|pituitary gland]]. | : '''Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)''' is [[secrete]]d by the [[Pituitary Gland|pituitary gland]]. | ||
: The [[Target Organ|target organs]] for '''FSH''' are the [[Ovary|ovaries]]. | : The [[Target Organ|target organs]] for '''FSH''' are the [[Ovary|ovaries]]. | ||
| + | : '''FSH''' stimulates the [[ovary|ovaries]] to [[secrete]] [[oestrogen]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:44, 24 June 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
Follicle stimulating hormone is a hormone which causes follicles in the ovaries to grow and an ovum to mature and stimulates the production of oestrogen.
About Follicle Stimulating Hormone
- Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is secreted by the pituitary gland.
- The target organs for FSH are the ovaries.
- FSH stimulates the ovaries to secrete oestrogen.