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Prajna P Ray1, B R Maiti

  • 1Histophysiology Laboratory, Department of Zoology, University of Calcutta (Ballygunge Campus), 35 Ballygunge Circular Road, Calcutta 700 019, India.

Folia Biologica
|May 6, 2003
PubMed
Summary

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and higher estrogen doses stimulate interrenal activity in turtles, while luteinizing hormone (LH) and progesterone do not. Estrogen effects are dose-dependent, and progesterone can suppress activity.

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