Question

What is the specific function of the Luteinizing hormone (LH) in human females and males?

Answer 1

Luteinizing hormone:

1. The luteinizing hormone is synthesized and secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.
2. The gonadotropin-releasing hormone of the hypothalamus regulates the synthesis and secretion of the luteinizing hormone.

Function:

The primary functions of this hormone are:

1. In females, the action of the luteinizing hormone helps maintain the corpus luteum in the ovaries. This hormone also stimulates the release of progesterone in females.
2. In males, LH stimulates the testicles to synthesize testosterone, which is necessary for regulating the normal growth of the male gonads.