Multiple Choice
The primary sex organ(s) of the male is/are the __________.
27. The Reproductive System
Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
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__________ stimulates the anterior pituitary to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH).
A
Estrogen
B
Inhibin
C
Progesterone
D
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
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Identify the role of the anterior pituitary gland in the endocrine system, which is to release hormones that regulate various physiological processes.
Understand that follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are gonadotropins, which are hormones that stimulate the activity of the gonads (ovaries in females and testes in males).
Recognize that the release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary is controlled by a hormone from the hypothalamus.
Learn that gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is the hormone produced by the hypothalamus that stimulates the anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH.
Conclude that the correct answer is gonadotropin-releasing hormone, as it is the hormone responsible for stimulating the anterior pituitary to release FSH and LH.
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