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GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on:

  1. A
    Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin
  2. B
    Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH
  3. C
    Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of oxytocin and FSH
  4. D
    Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and relaxin

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Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is secreted by the hypothalamus. It acts on the Anterior pituitary gland to stimulate the release of two gonadotropins: Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH).

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GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on:
A
Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin
B
Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH
C
Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of oxytocin and FSH
D
Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and relaxin

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