Asked by WiNDy CiELo on May 11, 2024
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Which gland or organ releases luteinizing hormone?
A) Anterior pituitary
B) Parathyroid
C) Posterior pituitary
D) Adrenal
E) Gonads
Luteinizing Hormone
A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that plays a crucial role in regulating the menstrual cycle and ovulation in females and testosterone production in males.
Anterior Pituitary
A front part of the pituitary gland that produces and releases hormones which regulate various bodily functions.
Gonads
The reproductive organs: namely, in women the ovaries, and in men the testes.
- Identify which organs and glands are accountable for releasing different hormones.
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Usmaan ChaudharyMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Luteinizing hormone (LH) is released by the anterior pituitary gland. It plays a key role in regulating the function of the ovaries in women and the testes in men.
Learning Objectives
- Identify which organs and glands are accountable for releasing different hormones.