What is the function of FSH?

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Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH):
The anterior pituitary gland secretes the follicle-stimulating hormone or FSH.
This hormone performs several functions in the human body. It stimulates the growth of the graffian follicles, stimulates estrogen secretion and ovulation in females and induces spermatogenesis in males.

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