Hormones of Reproductive System

Structure: Testes

Primary Targets: Most Cells

Hormonal Effects: Support functional maturation of sperm, protein synthesis in skeletal muscles, male secondary sex characteristics, and associated behaviors

Regulatory Control: Stimulated by LH from the adenohypophysis

Structure: Testes, Ovaries

Primary Targets: Adenohypophysis

Hormonal Effects: Inhibits secretion of FSH

Regulatory Control: Stimulated by FSH from adenohypophysis

Structure: Ovaries

Primary Targets: Most Cells

Hormonal Effects: Support folliicle maturation, female secondary sex characteristics, and associated behaviors

Regulatory Control: Stimulated by FSH and LH from adenohypophysis

Structure: Ovaries

Primary Targets: Uterus, Mammary Glands

Hormonal Effects: Prepare uterus for implantation; prepare mammary glands for secretory activity

Regulatory Control: Stimulated by LH from the adenohypophysis