Which Hormone Stimulates the Secretion of Estrogen and Progesterone

Question

Which hormone stimulates the secretion of estrogen and progesterone?
A)Antidiuretic hormone
B)Thyroid stimulating hormone
C)Luteinizing hormone
D)Adrenocorticotropic hormone
E)Growth hormone

Accepted Answer

Luteinizing hormone (LH) is produced in the anterior pituitary gland and is responsible for stimulating ovulation in females and the production of testosterone in males. In females, LH also stimulates the secretion of estrogen and progesterone from the ovaries.