Biology GCSE
FSH and LH as pituitary hormones
What FSH and LH as pituitary hormones means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of FSH and LH as pituitary hormones
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Hormones produced by the pituitary gland that stimulate the maturation of follicles in the ovaries and trigger ovulation.
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