Biology Reproduction NUMS 2023
PMDC Verified Question 37 of 81
Which of the following hormones of pituitary gland regulate the menstrual cycle?
A
Follicle stimulating hormone and estrogen
B
Luteinizing hormone and estrogen
C
Follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
D
Estrogen and progesterone
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Propolis Cognitive Error Autopsy

Official Correct Choice:
Option C: Follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
Concept:

The menstrual cycle is a downstream effect of brain-level endocrine control.

Solution:

  • The question specifically restricts the answer to hormones originating from the pituitary gland.


  • The anterior pituitary produces two gonadotropins: Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH).


  • These two hormones travel to the ovaries to orchestrate the entire cycle.


Why other options are incorrect:

Estrogen and progesterone are indeed primary regulators, but they are secreted by the ovaries, not the pituitary gland. Any option containing them fails the anatomical condition of the question.

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