NEET PG DENTAL EXAM

EMBRYOLOGY

ENDOCRINE GLANDS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which hormone produced by the pituitary gland can effect reproductive hormones levels in the testes of men?
A
Prolactin (PRL)
B
Growth Hormone (GH)
C
Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH)
D
Thryoid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -FSH stimulates the production and maturation of sex cells, sperm in males, and ova in females.

Detailed explanation-2: -The pituitary gland produces, stores and stimulates other reproductive hormones such as: Human Chorionic Gonadotropin (HcG) Prolactin. Luteinizing Hormone (LH)

Detailed explanation-3: -Luteinising hormone and follicle stimulating hormone, also known as gonadotrophins. They act on the ovaries or testes to stimulate sex hormone production, and egg and sperm maturity.

Detailed explanation-4: -Men-When a high blood prolactin concentration interferes with the function of the testicles, the production of testosterone (the main male sex hormone), and sperm production. Low testosterone causes decreased energy, sex drive, muscle mass and strength, and blood count (anemia).

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