Which of the following hormones controls the release of anterior pituitary gonadotropins?
A) LH
B) GnRH
C) testosterone
D) FSH

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GnRH (gonadotropin-releasing hormone) is the hormone produced by the hypothalamus that regulates the release of gonadotropins (LH and FSH) from the anterior pituitary gland. Therefore, GnRH controls the release of anterior pituitary gonadotropins. Testosterone is a male hormone produced by the testes and does not directly control the release of gonadotropins. LH (luteinizing hormone) and FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) are both gonadotropins released by the anterior pituitary gland and are not involved in regulating their own release.

Which of the Following Hormones Controls the Release of Anterior