Inhibin

Definition

Inhibin is a hormone produced by the gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males) and also by the placenta, which plays a crucial role in regulating the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) by the pituitary gland. It acts to decrease the secretion of FSH to help control the rate of gamete (sperm or egg) production.

Related terms

Follicle: stimulating hormone (FSH) - A hormone secreted by the pituitary gland that stimulates sperm production in males and follicle development in females.

Gonads: The primary reproductive organs, ovaries in females and testes in males, responsible for producing gametes and sex hormones.

Pituitary gland: A pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that produces various hormones, including FSH, which regulate vital body processes and other endocrine glands