Synonym for gonadotrophins ... <endocrinology> Group of glycoprotein hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. They stimulate growth of the gonads and the secretion of sex hormones. ... Examples: follicle-stimulating hormone, luteinising hormone, chorionic gonadotrophin. ... (18 Nov 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Hormones produced by the anterior pituitary that affect the testis and ovary; include follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21571
This is a hormone that the pituitary gland secretes which stimulates the gonads where gametes, or sex cells, are produced. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22233