IN MALES- It increases the production of androgen-binding
protein from sertoli cells necessary for sustaining sperm cells.It
also stimulates testicular growth.
IN FEMALES- It stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles. It
also increases estradiol production.
FUNCTION OF
LH:
IN MALES- Stimulates leydig cells to produce testosterone.
IN FEMALES- Stimulates ovaries to produce steroids like
estrogen and progesterone.It also aids in ovulation and
progesterone release from corpus luteum after ovulation.