Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is secreted by

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The correct option is B Anterior pituitary
Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary. This hormone is called gonadotropin as it stimulates gonadal activity. In males, FSH regulates spermatogenesis (formation of sperms) and in females, FSH stimulates growth and development of ovarian follicles and secretion of estrogen hormone.

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