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).