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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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FSH enters the testes and stimulates the Sertoli cells to begin facilitating spermatogenesis using negative feedback, as illustrated in Figure 34.16.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Follicle cells produce the hormone inhibin, which inhibits FSH production.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

FSH stimulates the maturation of sperm cells in males and is inhibited by the hormone inhibin, while LH stimulates the production of the androgen testosterone.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The hypothalamus monitors the need for FSH and LH production and release from the anterior pituitary.

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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