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. | + | '''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]]. |
===About Follicle Stimulating Hormone=== | ===About Follicle Stimulating Hormone=== | ||
: '''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]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:05, 16 November 2018
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.