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Fish Reproduction - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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= Reproductive Endocrinology =
= Reproductive Endocrinology =
In fish, as with all higher animals, hormones play a critical role in the reproductive process. Hormones are chemical messengers released into the blood by specific tissues, such as the pituitary gland. The hormones travel through the bloodstream to other tissues, which respond in a variety of ways. One response is to release another hormone, which elicits a response in yet another tissue. The primary tissues involved in this hormonal cascade are the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonads.
In fish, as with all higher animals, [[Endocrine_System_-_Hormones_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|hormones]] play a critical role in the reproductive process. [[Endocrine_System_-_Hormones_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|Hormones]] are chemical messengers released into the blood by specific tissues, such as the pituitary gland. The [[Endocrine_System_-_Hormones_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|hormones]] travel through the bloodstream to other tissues, which respond in a variety of ways. One response is to release another [[Endocrine_System_-_Hormones_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|hormone]], which elicits a response in yet another tissue. The primary tissues involved in this hormonal cascade are the hypothalamus, pituitary gland, and gonads.
* Reproduction occurs under environmental conditions that are favorable to the survival of the young.
* Reproduction occurs under environmental conditions that are favorable to the survival of the young.