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Chapter 43: Q. 18 (page 1259)

Which hormone causes FSH and LH to be released?

a. testosterone b. estrogen c. GnRH d. progesterone

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The corrct option is c. GnRH

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Step 1. Gvien information

When the reproductive hormone is required, the hypothalamus sends a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) to the anterior pituitary. This causes the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary into the blood.

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Step 2. Explanation

The corrct option is c. GnRH

When the reproductive hormone is required, the hypothalamus sends a gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) to the anterior pituitary. This causes the release of follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) from the anterior pituitary into the blood.

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