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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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In both males and females, FSH stimulates gamete production and LH stimulates production of hormones by the gonads.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

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

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Exposure of ovarian follicles to high levels of FSH and LH causes the follicle to rupture, releasing an oocyte to the oviduct.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

LH and FSH are produced in the pituitary, and estrogen and progesterone are produced in the ovaries.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

As with the male, the GnRH from the hypothalamus causes the release of the hormones FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary.

From Textbooks • Apr. 25, 2013

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