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

GnRH (Gonadotropin-releasing hormone) is the hypothalamic hormone responsible for stimulating the release of the gonadotropins, LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone), from the anterior pituitary gland. Inhibin inhibits FSH release, while estradiol is a steroid hormone produced by the ovaries and placenta that plays a role in secondary sexual characteristics and the menstrual cycle.