What is FSH? FSH is the abbreviation for follicle stimulating hormone. Together with luteinizing hormone (LH), it plays an important role in regulating the female cycle. In the male body, the hormone is important for the formation and maturation of sperm. FSH is produced in special cells of the pituitary gland in the brain (hypophysis) … FSH – Follicle-stimulating Hormone
Spermiogenesis is the term used to describe the remodeling phase of spermatids formed by spermatogenesis into mature spermatozoa capable of fertilization. During spermiogenesis, spermatids lose much of their cytoplasm and the flagellum forms, which serves active locomotion. On the head containing the nuclear DNA, opposite the point of attachment of the flagella, the acrosome is … Spermiogenesis: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The pituitary gland, in German Hirnanhangsdrüse, is a hormonal gland about the size of a hazelnut seed, located at the level of the nose and ears in the middle cranial fossa. It works closely with the hypothalamus and, like an interface between the brain and bodily processes, controls the release of vital hormones that influence … Pituitary Gland: Structure, Function & Diseases
The pineal gland is a small endocrine gland in the brain that mainly controls the circadian rhythm, or sleep-wake rhythm of the body via the hormone melatonin and serotonin in alternation. The pineal gland is of enormous importance because it not only controls many bodily functions depending on the time of day, but the hormonal … Pineal Gland: Structure, Function & Diseases
The long-feedback mechanism is a principle of feedback as it is relevant to hormone balance in the human body. Among the best-known long-feedback mechanisms is the regulatory loop between thyroid hormones and TSH (thyrotropin). Disturbances within this control loop occur in Graves’ disease, among others. What is the long-feedback mechanism? Among the best-known long-feedback mechanisms … Long-feedback Mechanism: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
Secretin is the first peptide hormone discovered and described as a gastrointestinal peptide hormone at the beginning of the last century. Since then, others have been added that have been studied in more detail, such as insulin, which is essential in sugar breakdown. What is a peptide hormone? Peptide hormones are characterized by their amino … Peptide Hormone: Function & Diseases
Human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) is a pregnancy hormone that helps maintain pregnancy. The pregnancy test is based on the detection of this peptide hormone. Outside of pregnancy, elevated levels of chorionic gonadotropin indicate specific cancers. What is human chorionic gonadotropin? Human chorionic gonadotropin is usually produced in increased concentrations only during pregnancy. It is a … Human Chorionic Gonadotropin: Function & Diseases
Black cohosh belongs to the buttercup family. It is considered helpful against menopausal symptoms. Occurrence and cultivation of black cohosh. The black cohosh owes its name to its inflorescence. This reminds of a candle. The black cohosh (Actaea racemosa) is known under various names. These include American Christopher’s wort, wild snakeroot, rattlesnake herb, bugweed, grape-shaped … Black Cohosh: Applications, Treatments, Health Benefits
The female cycle, or menstrual cycle, refers to a woman’s monthly menstrual period. Its length is on average 28 days. What is the female menstrual cycle? The female cycle, or menstrual cycle, is understood to be a woman’s monthly menstrual bleeding. The female cycle is also known as menstruation, ovarian cycle, period, monthly cycle or … Female Cycle: Function, Tasks, Role & Diseases
The insulin hypoglycemia test is also known by the synonym insulin tolerance test. The test is used to diagnose suspected disorders in the endocrine system. What is the insulin hypoglycemia test? The insulin hypoglycemia test is used to diagnose suspected endocrine system disorders. The insulin hypoglycemia test is a procedure used to test the regulation … Insulin Hypoglycemia Test: Treatment, Effect & Risks
When it comes to human sex hormones, estrogens, progestins, and testosterone are most often mentioned first. However, in addition to these, there is the group of gonadotropins, proteohormones that have an equally crucial influence on ovaries, testes and endocrine functions. This group of hormones includes, for example, FSH, LH, prolactin, and hCG. What are gonadotropins? … Gonadotropins: Function & Diseases
