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KCET · BIOLOGY · STD 12 - 2. Human Reproduction

Identify the hormones 'A', 'B' and 'C' that are labelled in the given flow chart.
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  1. A A - GnRH, B-PRL, C - ICSH
  2. B A - GnRH, B - ICSH, C - ISH
  3. C A - GnRH, B - FSH, C - LH
  4. D A-GnRH, B-FSH, C - LHH
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(C) A - GnRH, B - FSH, C - LH

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(C) A - GnRH, B - FSH, C - LH,
Hypothalamus gland secretes GnRH (Gonadotropin releasing hormone) it stimulates pituitary gland to release FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinising hormone). FSH stimulates ovarian follicles to grow while LH (also called interstitial cell stimulating hormone) stimulates Leydig's cells to secrete testosterone.