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Are the cell receptors of the pituitary gland of both males and females different?



Asked by Kleigh, Last updated: Feb 04, 2024

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Cesar H. Pablo

Cesar H. Pablo

Cesar H. Pablo
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Answered Feb 26, 2018

This is true. FSH is a follicle stimulating hormone (that’s what FSH stands for), and according to Biology-Pages, it does different things in a male than it does in females. This is why the cell receptors are different; since the functions are different, it makes sense that the receptors for this hormone are different. In a male, it aids with producing sperm. In a female, this hormone helps with assisted reproduction (in-vitro fertilization, for example).

LH, on the other hand, stands for “luteinizing hormone”. Again, it plays different roles in men and women, since it also has to do with the reproductive organs and hormones. In males, this hormone helps kick off the secretion of testosterone. However, in females, it promotes the ovulation during a menstrual cycle.

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John Adney

John Adney

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Answered Sep 29, 2017

This should be explained more so that if someone gets it wrong we know why.

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John Smith

John Smith

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John Smith

Answered Nov 10, 2016

True
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