The Pituitary Gland Releases __________, Which Stimulates the Production of Sex

question 1

Multiple Choice

The pituitary gland releases __________, which stimulates the production of sex hormones by the gonads (ovaries and testes) and other endocrine glands in both males and females.

• A) gonadotropin-releasing hormone
• B) luteinizing hormone
• C) progesterone
• D) estrogen

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