A Contraceptive Pill That Continuously Inhibits the Release of GnRH

Question

A contraceptive pill that continuously inhibits the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus will
A) increase the production of estrogen and progesterone by the ovaries.
B) initiate ovulation.
C) reduce the secretion of gonadotropins from the anterior pituitary gland.
D) stimulate the secretion of LH and FSH from the posterior pituitary gland.
E) increase the flow phase of the menstrual cycle.

Accepted Answer

Inhibiting the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus will reduce the secretion of gonadotropins from the anterior pituitary gland. This, in turn, will decrease the production of estrogen and progesterone by the ovaries and prevent ovulation.