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 luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) 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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Continuous inhibition of GnRH from the hypothalamus will reduce the secretion of Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle-stimulating Hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary gland. This inhibition prevents ovulation and the production of estrogen and progesterone by the ovaries, keeping the menstrual cycle in a state of suppression. Therefore, the correct choice is C.

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