A contraceptive pill that continuously inhibits the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH)from the hypothalamus will
A)increase the production of estrogen and progesterone by the ovaries.
B)initiate ovulation.
C)reduce the secretion of gonadotropins from the anterior pituitary gland.
D)stimulate the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH)and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)from the posterior pituitary gland.
E)increase the flow phase of the menstrual cycle.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Continuous inhibition of GnRH release from the hypothalamus would lead to reduced secretion of gonadotropins (LH and FSH) from the anterior pituitary gland. This, in turn, would decrease estrogen and progesterone production by the ovaries and prevent ovulation, thus acting as a contraceptive pill. None of the other options accurately reflect the effects of inhibiting GnRH release.

A Contraceptive Pill That Continuously Inhibits the Release of Gonadotropin-Releasing