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Standard XII
Biology
Question
Identify the correct statement on 'inhibin'.
Inhibin inhibits the secretion of LH, FSH and Prolactin.
Inhibin is produced by granulosa cells in the ovary and inhibits the secretion of FSH.
Inhibin is produced by granulosa cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of LH.
Inhibin is produced by steroli cells in testes and inhibits the secretion of LH.
A
Inhibin is produced by granulosa cells in ovary and inhibits the secretion of LH.
B
Inhibin is produced by steroli cells in testes and inhibits the secretion of LH.
C
Inhibin inhibits the secretion of LH, FSH and Prolactin.
D
Inhibin is produced by granulosa cells in the ovary and inhibits the secretion of FSH.
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Inhibin is a protein secreted by granulosa (female) and sertoli (male) cells in response to FSH.
It inhibits the release of FSH by negative feedback loop but not LH from the pituitary. Inhibin is also synthesized by the placenta.
So, the correct answer is option B.
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