Question

What are the functions of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) ?

Answer 1

STIMULATING GAMETS PRODUCTIONS {SPERM AND OVUM DEVELOPMENT}

Answer 2

Answer:

Luteinising hormone (LH) :

• LH has different functions in males and females.

In males:-

• LH stimulates testes to synthesise and secrete androgens (testosterone).
• It activates Leydig cells of the testes to secrete testosterone.

In females:-

• LH stimulates corpus luteum of the ovary to secrete progesterone.
• It stimulates the ovulation from fully matured Graafian follicles and also maintains the corpus luteum formed from the remnants of Graafian follicles after ovulation.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) :

• The FSH has different functions in males and females.

In males:-

• FSH helps in spermatogenesis (formation of sperms) and

In females:-

• FSH stimulates the growth and development of ovarian follicles and secretion of estrogen.