Name: Follicle stimulating hormone - FSH

Definition: Follicle stimulating hormone is a glycopeptide secreted by the hypophysis.

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Structure: Follicle stimulating hormone is secreted from the action of gonadotropin releasing hormone on the adenohypophysis.
Function: Follicle stimulating hormone prompts the secretion of estradiol from ovarian follicles, from the granulosa cells. In males, it stimulates the Sertoli cells to produce sperm.

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