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The pituitary hormone that controls the growth and maturation of ovaries and testes?

A

Gonadotropic hormones

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B

Progesterone

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C

Androgen

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Oestrogen

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Solution

The correct option is B Gonadotropic hormones
Only Gonadotropic hormones among all given options are synthesized and released by the anterior pituitary, which acts on the gonads (testes and ovaries) to increase the production of sex hormones and stimulate production of either sperm or ova.
So, the correct option is A.

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