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Reproductive Hormones Overview - Anatomy & Physiology (view source)
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==Introduction==
==Introduction==
Reproductive hormones often have multiple roles and operate via [[Negative_Feedback_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|negative feedback systems]]. The information below will provide the main reproductive hormones in domestic species and their functions.
Reproductive hormones often have multiple roles and operate via [[Negative_Feedback_-_Anatomy_%26_Physiology|negative feedback systems]]. The information below will provide the main reproductive hormones in domestic species and their functions.
==Male Reproductive Hormones==
==Reproductive Hormones==
In the male, reproductive
===Gonadotropin Releasing Hormone (GnRH)===
GnRH is a neuropeptide (a decapeptide) that is produced in the '''hypothalamic surge''' and '''tonic''' centres. In the male and the female, the target tissue is the '''anterior pituitary gland''', specifically '''Gonadotroph cells'''. In males and females, secretion of GnRH results in the release of '''Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH)''' and '''Leutinising Hormone (LH)''' from the anterior pituitary gland.
===Leutinising Hormone===
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