A Contraceptive Pill That Continuously Inhibits the Release of GnRH

question 50

Multiple Choice

A contraceptive pill that continuously inhibits the release of GnRH from the hypothalamus will

• A) increase the production of estrogen and progesterone by the ovaries.
• B) initiate ovulation.
• C) reduce the secretion of gonadotropins from the anterior pituitary gland.
• D) stimulate the secretion of LH and FSH from the posterior pituitary gland.
• E) increase the flow phase of the menstrual cycle.

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