Question

Name the hormone responsible for the following function

(viii) Regulate the functioning of the male and female reproductive organ.

Answer 1

Gonadotropins

1. Gonadotropins are hormones that regulate ovarian function in females and testicular function in males.
2. These are the peptide hormones that are essential for normal growth, sexual development, and reproduction.
3. The hormones included are follicle-stimulating hormones (FSH), luteinizing hormone(LH), and human chorionic gonadotropin(hCG).
4. FSH and LH hormones are secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary while hCG is secreted by the placenta in pregnant humans.
5. The gonadotropins act on the gonad, controlling gamete and sex hormone production.