Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH)

Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH) is a type of hormone that plays a key role in the reproductive system. It is produced and released by the pituitary gland, a small gland located at the base of the brain.

FSH is essential for the development of the ovarian follicles in the female reproductive system and the production of sperm in the male reproductive system.

Functions of FSH:

Stimulates the growth and maturation of ovarian follicles in females.
Triggers the production of estrogen in females, which is essential for the menstrual cycle and ovulation.
Stimulates the production of sperm in the testes of males through a process called spermatogenesis.

Regulation of FSH:

FSH production and release are regulated by the hypothalamus and the pituitary gland. The hypothalamus secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), which stimulates the pituitary gland to release FSH.

Study Guide:

Here are some key points to remember about Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH):

Location of production: Pituitary gland
Functions: Stimulates follicle development in females, triggers estrogen production, stimulates sperm production in males
Regulation: Controlled by gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus

Understanding the role of FSH is crucial in comprehending the processes of reproductive system function and fertility.

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Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics

Examine the cycling of matter between abiotic and biotic parts of ecosystems to explain the flow of energy and the conservation of matter.

Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence regarding how resource availability impacts individual organisms as well as populations of organisms within an ecosystem.

Construct an explanation to predict patterns of interactions in different ecosystems in terms of the relationships between and among organisms (e.g., competition, predation, mutualism, commensalism, parasitism).

Engage in argument to defend the effectiveness of a design solution that maintains biodiversity and ecosystem services (e.g., using scientific, economic, and social considerations regarding purifying water, recycling nutrients, preventing soil erosion).