Question

Name the gonadotropins in human. Explain their role in human male and female, respectively.

Answer 1

Luteinizing hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating hormone (FSH) are the main gonadotropins produced in humans.

1. Functions of LH:
   • In males: LH acts on the Leydig cells and stimulates the secretion of testosterone.
   • In females: LH induces ovulation by releasing the ovum from the mature Graafian follicle and also helps in the formation of the corpus luteum.
2. Functions of FSH:
   • In males: FSH stimulates the production of sperms.
   • In females: FSH promotes the growth of the Graafian follicle and helps in the secretion of estrogen.