Question

Gonadotropins are secreted from

• A. Hypothalamus
• B. Posterior pituitary
• C. Anterior pituitary
• D. Gonads

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

The correct option is C Anterior pituitary

Vasopressin and oxytocin are produced by hypothalamus but stored and released in to blood stream via posterior pituitary. This makes option A incorrect. Option B is incorrect as posterior pituitary gland does not secrete any hormone. Follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) is one of the gonadotropins secrete by anterior pituitary; FSH promote spermatogenesis in seminiferous tubules of male and follicle development in females. Leutinizing hormone is another gonadotropin secreted by anterior pituitary. Option C is correct. Gonads (testes and ovaries) secrete androgens and estrogen and progesterone respectively. Option D is incorrect

So, the Correct answer is 'Anterior pituitary'