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Follicle stimulating hormone is secreted by _____ gland.


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Follicle-stimulating hormone:

  1. FSH stands for follicle-stimulating hormone, which is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
  2. They are responsible for the functioning and stimulation of the male and female gonads.
  3. Testes and ovaries are the male and female gonads respectively.

Pituitary gland:

  1. The pituitary gland is a tiny pea-sized gland located in the lower part of the brain.
  2. It is divided into two parts: anterior and posterior.
  3. It is known as a master gland as it is responsible for the stimulation and functioning of other endocrine glands.

Final answer: Follicle-stimulating hormone is secreted by the pituitary gland.


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