Difference between revisions of "Luteinising Hormone"
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'''Luteinising hormone''' is a [[hormone]] which causes the release of an [[ovum]] from a [[follicle]] in the [[ovary]]. | '''Luteinising hormone''' is a [[hormone]] which causes the release of an [[ovum]] from a [[follicle]] in the [[ovary]]. | ||
Revision as of 18:50, 24 June 2019
Key Stage 4 Higher
Meaning
Luteinising hormone is a hormone which causes the release of an ovum from a follicle in the ovary.
About Luteinising Hormone
- Luteinising hormone is produced by the pituitary gland.
- The target organs for luteinising hormone are the ovaries.
- Luteinising hormone causes ovultion.
- Luteinising hormone causes the lining of the uterus to develop.
- Luteinising hormone inhibits the secretion of follicle stimulating history.