Question

What is follicle stimulating hormone (FSH)?

Answer 1

In women, this hormone stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in the ovary before the release of an egg from one follicle at ovulation. It also increases oestradiol production. In men, follicle stimulating hormone acts on the Sertoli cells of the testes to stimulate sperm production (spermatogenesis).

Answer 2

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Follicle stimulating hormone, or FSH, is ahormone released from the pituitary gland in the brain that stimulates an egg follicle to grow each month as part of the menstrual cycle.