Gonadotropin releasing hormone is formed by

Adenohypophysis

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Pars intermedia

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Neurohypophysis

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Hypothalamus

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Solution

The correct option is C Hypothalamus
A. Adenohypophysis is anterior pituitary which consists of pars distalis and pars intermedia. Pars distalis produces growth hormone (GH), thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), adrenocorticotrophic hormone (ACTH), prolactin (PRL), follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Pars intermedia produces melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH).
B. Pars intermedia is part of adenohypophysis which produce melanocyte stimulating hormone (MSH).
C. Neurohypophysis is posterior pituitary stores and releases two hormones oxytocin and vasopressin.
D. Hypothalamus secrete gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) and somatostatin hormone.
So, the correct answer is 'Hypothalamus'.

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