Hormones of the Male

Reproductive
System
Hormones are chemicals
that coordinate different
functions in your body by
carrying messages
through your blood to
your organs, skin,
muscles and other tissues.
OBJECTIVE : Describe the hormones of the
male reproductive system.
Anticipated Problem: What are the
hormones of the male reproductive
system?

 There are three hormones that are

essential to the function of the male
reproductive system.
A. Male hormones are also called
androgens.

B. The male reproductive system

cannot function without hormones.
Testosterone is the primary male
hormone.
1. The testes are the primary
producer of testosterone, although
a little testosterone is produced by
the adrenal cortex.
2. Testosterone production begins
when a boy reaches puberty around
the age of 12–15 years.
3. Once produced by the testes,
testosterone is absorbed into the
bloodstream.
4. Testosterone has several functions in the
male:
 a. The first function is the maintenance of the
male reproductive system.
 b. Testosterone also is responsible for the
development of sperm.
 c. It also is responsible for stimulating
development of secondary male sex
characteristics, which include:
 (1) Muscular and skeletal development
 (2) Development of pubic, axillary (armpit),
 and chest hair
 (3) Facial hair growth
 (4) Deepening of the voice
The follicle-stimulating hormone
(FSH) is a male sex hormone produced by
the pituitary gland.

 This hormone promotes sperm formation.

Another male sex hormone is the
luteinizing hormone (LH).

1. This hormone is also produced in the

pituitary gland.
2. The luteinizing hormone stimulates the
testes to produce testosterone.
 FEMALE SEX HORMONES

Estrogen is a category of sex

hormone responsible for the
development and regulation of
the female reproductive
system and secondary sex
characteristics.
 FEMALE SEX HORMONES
Progesterone is a naturally
occurring hormone important for the
regulation of ovulation and
menstruation. It is produced in high
amounts in females by the ovaries. It
is also produced in smaller amounts
by the adrenal glands both males
and females.
 FEMALE SEX HORMONES
Progesterone is a naturally
occurring hormone important for the
regulation of ovulation and
menstruation. It is produced in high
amounts in females by the ovaries. It
is also produced in smaller amounts
by the adrenal glands both males
and females.
 FEMALE SEX HORMONES
Luteinizing Hormone is a gonadotropic
hormone. It is also called lutropin and
interstitial cell-stimulating hormone.
LH is produced and released by cells in
the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland.
It is an important regulator for
puberty, fertility, and sex drive.
 FEMALE SEX HORMONES
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) is
a hormone produced by the pituitary
gland. It plays a role in sexual
development and reproduction. It
affects the function of ovaries and
testicles.