Secreted by the Pituitary glad

Cards (5)

  • Follicle stimulating hormone 

    f - stimulates the development of the Graafian follicle in the ovaries
    m - stimulates sperm production in the seminiferous tubules
  • Luteinising hormone
    f - promotes final maturation of the ovarian follicle, ovulation and the formation of the corpus luteum
    m - stimulates the secretion of testosterone
  • Interstitial cell stimulating hormone
    m - stimulates the interstitial cells to secrete testosterone
  • Prolactin
    f - stimulates the production of breast milk
  • Oxytocin
    f - stimulates the contractions of smooth muscles during birth and let down reflex for breast milk