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Follicle-stimulating hormone: a hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates egg maturation in an ovary.

Follicle-stimulating hormone: a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that causes an egg to mature in an ovarian follicle.

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) causes an egg to mature in an ovary.

Follicle-stimulating hormone: a hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates egg maturation in the ovaries.

Follicle-stimulating hormone: a hormone released by the pituitary gland that stimulates follicle and egg maturation in an ovary and stimulates oestrogen production.

FSH and LH are released by the pituitary gland in the brain; oestrogen and progesterone are produced in the ovaries. Like other hormones, they travel in the bloodstream to their target organs.

Distinguish egg maturation from egg release: FSH causes maturation; LH triggers ovulation.

Name the hormone's source as well as its effect when asked: the pituitary gland produces FSH and LH; the ovaries produce oestrogen and progesterone.

Link each method to its mechanism: inhibiting FSH prevents egg maturation; a barrier prevents sperm reaching an egg.