Roles of hormones in reproduction.
Agricultural science SSS1 Second Term.
WEEK 5
Roles of hormones in reproduction.
Performance objectives.
Students should be able to;
- State the roles of hormones in reproduction.
Content.
MAIN REPRODUCTIVE HORMONES AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
Hormones are chemical substances which coordinate the activities of the body. They are secreted by ductless glands in the body and transferred through the blood to the target organs on which they exert their effects. Hormones concerned with reproduction in farm animals can be grouped intomale and female reproductive hormones.
Male reproductive hormones:Androgen.
Functions
- It initiates spermatogenesis (sperm formation).
- it is responsible for the initiation of male secondary sex characteristics.
- Maintains the sex drive (libido).
- Enhances muscular and skeletal growth.
- Reduces fat deposition.
- Promotes the.... View More
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- Reproduction in farm animals.
- Systems of the body of farm animals.
- Agricultural Science SSS1 Second Term Mid-Term Assessment
- Test
- Agricultural Science SSS1 Second Term Final Assessment
- Test
- Process of egg formation in poultry.
- Livestock management (II).
- Rock formation.
- Husbandry of fibre crops.
- Husbrandry of pulses.
- Livestock management.
- Roles of hormones in reproduction.
- ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF FARM ANIMALS
- Chapters 12
- Category SSS1
- Author ClassNotes Edu
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