In addition to testosterone and estrogen, reproductive organs (testes and ovaries) also produce the hormone ________, which decreases the production of FSH.
A) relaxin
B) thyroxine
C) insulin
D) parathyroid hormone
E) inhibin

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Inhibin is the hormone produced by the reproductive organs (testes in males and ovaries in females) that specifically inhibits the production of follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) by the anterior pituitary gland, playing a crucial role in regulating the reproductive system.

In Addition to Testosterone and Estrogen, Reproductive Organs (Testes and Ovaries)