Question

Hormone responsible for ovulation and, development of corpus luteum is

• A. FSH
• B. LH
• C. Luteotropic hormone
• D. ICSH

Answer 1

The correct option is B LH

A. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is secreted from the anterior part of pituitary gland. It stimulates the growth of ovarian follicles in females.

B. Luteinizing hormone or LH stimulates growth of ovarian follicles in females. Hence, it is responsible for ovulation i.e. release of egg from the follicle and formation of corpus luteum.

C. Luteotropic hormone or Prolactin, also known as lactogenic hormone is produced by the pituitary gland. This hormones stimulates the production of milk in mammary glands during pregnancy.

D. In males Luteinizing hormone (LH) is called interstitial cell stimulating hormone or ICSH and affects the Leydig cells of testes.

So, the correct answer is 'LH'.