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 Oxycontin and FSH
Correct Answer:
Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH
Explanation:
Hypothalamus secretes GnRH which stimulates anterior pituitary gland for the secretion of gonadotropins (FSH and LH).