Question

Release of sex hormones is under the control of a hormone secreted by the

• A. Pituitary
• B. Hypothalamus
• C. Thyroid
• D. Both A and B

Answer 1

The correct option is D Both A and B

Hypothalamus stimulates the pituitary gland to release the sex hormones.The Anterior Lobe is greatly involved in the development of the body, reproduction and sexual maturation. The hormones produced by the anterior lobe regulate growth and stimulate the adrenal glands, thyroid glands, ovaries and testes. The anterior lobe also generates prolactin, which enables new mothers to produce milk. Oxytocin is another hormone produced by the posterior lobe. Oxytocin aids in uterine contractions during childbirth and stimulates the production of milk after childbirth. Thus the correct answer is option D.