Difference between revisions of "Follicle Stimulating Hormone"
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'''Follicle stimulating hormone''' is a [[hormone]] which causes [[Follicle|follicles]] in the [[ovaries]] to grow and an [[ovum]] to mature and stimulates the production of [[oestrogen]]. | '''Follicle stimulating hormone''' is a [[hormone]] which causes [[Follicle|follicles]] in the [[ovaries]] to grow and an [[ovum]] to mature and stimulates the production of [[oestrogen]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:50, 24 June 2019
Key Stage 4 Higher
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.