Gonadotropins and HPG Axis Quiz

A hormone that stimulates the Leydig cells in the testes to produce testosterone.

FSH stimulates the production and maturation of sperm cells in the seminiferous tubules of the testes.

LH stimulates the Granulosa cells in the ovaries to produce estrogen and progesterone.

The pituitary gland is sensitized by GnRH, which triggers the release of FSH and LH, the hormones that influence male and female reproductive functions.

Somatostatin is a hormone that inhibits growth hormone production and is used to treat excessive growth hormone secretion (acromegaly).

FSH and LH, both produced by the pituitary gland, play essential roles in the development and maturation of eggs in the ovaries.

Gonadotropins are drugs that mimic the effects of FSH and LH, used in fertility treatments.

FSH levels rise significantly after menopause, making it a reliable indicator of postmenopausal age.

GnRH agonists stimulate the pituitary gland to release FSH and LH, triggering the development of mature follicles for ovulation.

GnRH agonists, while stimulating FSH and LH, do not affect the production of TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone).

Gonadotropins, like FSH and LH, regulate the processes of ovulation and menstruation, playing a crucial role in female reproductive health.

FSH and LH, secreted by the pituitary gland, are the key hormones involved in the HPG axis, orchestrating male and female reproductive functions.

GnRH agonist would not be suitable for primary testicular failure, as it would not be able to directly stimulate the testes to produce testosterone.

Thyrotropes release TSH, which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones essential for regulating metabolism and other bodily functions.