Which of the following hormones controls the release of anterior pituitary gonadotropins?Group of answer choicestestosteroneLHFSHGnRH PreviousNext

Break Down the Problem

1. Identify the hormones listed in the options.
2. Understand the role of each hormone in relation to the anterior pituitary and gonadotropins.

Relevant Concepts

1. Gonadotropins are hormones released by the anterior pituitary gland, primarily Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH).
2. Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) is produced in the hypothalamus and stimulates the release of FSH and LH from the anterior pituitary.

Analysis and Detail

1. Testosterone is not directly involved in the control of pituitary gonadotropin release; rather, it is a product of the actions of FSH and LH on the gonads.
2. LH (Luteinizing Hormone) and FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) are themselves the gonadotropins that are released as a response to stimulation.
3. GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone) is the key hormone that initiates the release of these gonadotropins from the anterior pituitary.

Verify and Summarize

After examining the roles of the hormones in question, it is clear that GnRH is responsible for controlling the release of anterior pituitary gonadotropins (LH and FSH).

Final Answer

GnRH (Gonadotropin-Releasing Hormone) controls the release of anterior pituitary gonadotropins.