Adenohypophyseal hormone, that stimulates the gonads in males and females are called as

Prolactin

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Luteotropic hormone

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Follicle stimulating hormone

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Gonadotropins

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Solution

The correct option is B Gonadotropins
Gonadotropins are secreted from the anterior pituitary gland and act on the gonads (i.e., the ovaries or testes). Gonadotrophs secrete two primary gonadotropins: luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH).

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