Give the names and functions of the hormones Involved In the process of spermatogenesis. Write the names of the endocrine glands from where they are released.

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Hormone Function Origin of hormone
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)
Act on anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the release of LH and FSH Hypothalamus
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Acts at Leydig cells and stimulates secretion of androgen. Pituitary
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)
Acts on Sertoli cells and stimulates factors which are involved in spermatogenesis. Pituitary

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Hormone	Function	Origin of hormone
Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)	Act on anterior pituitary gland and stimulates the release of LH and FSH	Hypothalamus
Luteinizing hormone (LH)	Acts at Leydig cells and stimulates secretion of androgen.	Pituitary
Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)	Acts on Sertoli cells and stimulates factors which are involved in spermatogenesis.	Pituitary