The Hypothalamic Hormone That Stimulates Hormone Secretion by the Anterior

Question

The hypothalamic hormone that stimulates hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary gland is
A) LH.
B) FSH.
C) inhibin.
D) GnRH.
E) estradiol.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamic hormone that stimulates hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary gland is GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone). GnRH stimulates the release of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which regulate reproductive function in males and females.