The Hormone That Opposes the Release of FSH in Both

Question

The hormone that opposes the release of FSH in both males and females is
A) testosterone.
B) LH.
C) inhibin.
D) aldosterone.
E) somatostatin.

Accepted Answer

Inhibin is a hormone that is released by the gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males) and acts to inhibit the release of FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) from the anterior pituitary gland. This is a negative feedback system that helps regulate the levels of FSH in the body, which is important for the development of follicles in females and sperm production in males. Testosterone and LH (luteinizing hormone) actually stimulate the release of FSH, while aldosterone and somatostatin are not involved in the regulation of FSH.