Name the anterior pituitary hormone with roles in ovulation,corpus luteum formation,and sperm production.
A) Follicle-stimulating hormone
B) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
C) Luteinizing hormone
D) Estrogen
E) Testosterone

Question

Name the anterior pituitary hormone with roles in ovulation,corpus luteum formation,and sperm production.  
A) Follicle-stimulating hormone
B) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone
C) Luteinizing hormone
D) Estrogen
E) Testosterone

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Luteinizing hormone (LH) is responsible for triggering ovulation in females, promoting the formation and secretion of progesterone by the corpus luteum after ovulation, and stimulating testosterone production in males.

Name the Anterior Pituitary Hormone with Roles in Ovulation,corpus Luteum