gonadotropic hormones
gonadotropic hormones defined in 1951 year
gonadotropic hormones - GONADOTROPIC (GONADOTROPHIC) HORMONES (GONADOtropins);gonadotropic hormones - Hormones secreted by anterior lobe of pituitary of vertebrates, and by mammalian placenta, which control activity of gonads. Chemically they are glycoproteins. Their output from the pituitary is controlled by the hypothalamus; changes in output are responsible for the onset of sexual maturity, for breeding season rhythms, and for oestrous cycles. See also: Follicle-Stimulating Hormone, Lactogenic Hormone, Luteinizing Hormone.
near gonadotropic hormones in Knolik
| gonad hormones | home letter "G" start from "GO" | goosander |
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