Gonadotrophic Hormone (Noun)
Meaning
Hormone secreted by the anterior pituitary gland and placenta; stimulates the gonads and controls reproductive activity.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Gonadotrophic hormone plays a crucial role in regulating reproductive function in males and females.
- The anterior pituitary gland secretes gonadotrophic hormone in response to signals from the hypothalamus.
- Elevated levels of gonadotrophic hormone during pregnancy are secreted by the placenta and support fetal development.
- Abnormal secretion of gonadotrophic hormone can lead to disorders such as hypogonadism or hypergonadism.
- Gonadotrophic hormone stimulates the gonads to produce sex hormones, which in turn control the development of secondary sex characteristics.