Interstitial Cell-stimulating Hormone (Noun)
Meaning
A gonadotropic hormone that is secreted by the anterior pituitary; stimulates ovulation in female mammals and stimulates androgen release in male mammals.
Classification
Nouns denoting substances.
Examples
- The interstitial cell-stimulating hormone plays a crucial role in regulating reproductive functions in both males and females.
- Ovulation in female mammals is triggered by a surge of the interstitial cell-stimulating hormone released from the anterior pituitary gland.
- In males, the interstitial cell-stimulating hormone stimulates the production of androgens, such as testosterone, in the testes.
- The levels of interstitial cell-stimulating hormone in the blood can be used as an indicator of fertility problems in some individuals.
- Scientists have found that a deficiency in the interstitial cell-stimulating hormone can lead to infertility issues in both men and women.