ENDOCRINE ORGANS AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM
ENDOCRINE ORGANS
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Question
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The hormone responsible for gamete formation is called ____
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Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
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Growth hormone
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Luteinizing hormone (LH)
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Oxytocin
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is produced by the pituitary gland in the brain. It is an important hormone for normal functioning of the reproductive system in men and women. In women, FSH helps control the menstrual cycle and the production of eggs by the ovaries.
Detailed explanation-2: -FSH is responsible for the production of gender-specific germ cells (so-called gametes). In males, it stimulates spermiogenesis in Sertoli cells, while in females, it stimulates both follicle maturation and estrogen synthesis of granulosa cells.
Detailed explanation-3: -Follicle stimulating hormone (or FSH) is one of the gonadotrophic hormones; the other being luteinising hormone (or LH).
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