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The Hypothalamus and Its Hormones

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GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on.

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Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and relaxin

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Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin

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Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH

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Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of Oxytocin and FSH

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Solution

The correct option is C Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH
GnRH is a gonadotropin hormone that is released by the hypothalamus. It acts on the anterior pituitary and stimulates the secretion of the LH and FSH which further helps in the development of gonads.
So, the correct answer is option C.

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