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Which hormone causes FSH and LH to be released?

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Gonadotrophins:
LH ( Luteinizing hormone) and FSH ( follicle stimulating hormone) are called gonadotrophins.
They stimulate gonadal activity.
Gonadotrophin releasing hormone ( GnRH):
It is produced by the hypothalamus.
It stimulates the synthesis and release of gonadotrophins ( LH and FSH ) in the pituitary gland.

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