Question

How do hormones affect reproduction?

Answer 1

Hormones regulating the reproductive system:

1. Hormones regulate everything from the growth and maturation of reproductive organs to their functioning.
2. LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) are the primary hormones that regulate the human reproductive system (follicle-stimulating hormone).
3. The hypothalamic luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone operates on the pituitary gland to produce and emit the hormones luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone.

Male reproductive system:

1. The male reproductive system is primarily regulated by three hormones. FSH, LH, and testosterone are hormones.
2. FSH promotes sperm production by acting on the testicular Sertoli cells.
3. FSH is also involved in determining the amount of Sertoli cells, or their ability to maintain spermatogenesis.
4. LH, or luteinizing hormone, acts on the testicles to create testosterone, a key hormone in sperm formation.
5. Testosterone is a vital hormone that governs all secondary sexual traits in men, including body and facial hair, a deeper voice, and physical strength.
6. It also governs bone mass, fat distribution, sex desire, and RBC and sperm production.

Female reproductive system:

1. Four hormones control the female reproductive system: follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinizing hormone, estrogen, and progesterone.
2. FSH is involved in sexual development and function. FSH regulates the menstrual cycle and encourages ovum development in the ovary.
3. LH also controls the menstrual cycle, although its primary role is to stimulate the release of the ovum via an LH surge.
4. Estrogen is vital in the development of female secondary sexual characteristics such as breasts, broader hips, pubic hair, and armpit hair.
5. It also helps to control menstruation and thickens the uterine wall.
6. The corpus luteum secretes progesterone.
7. It keeps the menstrual cycle and early pregnancy going.