NEET Solved Paper 2017 Question 73
Question: GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on
Options:
A) Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and relaxin
B) Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin
C) Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH
D) Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of oxytocin and FSH
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
- Hypothalamus secretes GnRH which stimulates anterior pituitary gland for the secretion of gonadotropins (FSH and LH).
- GnRH (Gonadotropin-releasing hormone) is a hypothalamic hormone that plays a crucial role in the regulation of reproduction. It acts on the anterior pituitary gland to stimulate the secretion of two important hormones: luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).
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