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FSH

American  

  1. Biochemistry. follicle-stimulating hormone: a peptide, produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland, that regulates the development of the Graafian follicle in the female and stimulates the production of spermatozoa in the male.

FSH British  

abbreviation

  1. follicle-stimulating hormone

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FSH Scientific  

  1. Abbreviation of follicle stimulating hormone

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As with the male, the anterior pituitary hormones cause the release of the hormones FSH and LH.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

FSH stimulates egg maturation in females, while LH stimulates the production of estrogens and progesterone.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Explain how the absence of direct contact among the GnRH neurons and the coordinated release of FSH and LH suggest another timing mechanism.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

FSH production is inhibited by the hormone inhibin, which is released by the testes.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

A negative feedback system occurs in the male with rising levels of testosterone acting on the hypothalamus and anterior pituitary to inhibit the release of GnRH, FSH, and LH.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

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