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In Biology / College | 2025-07-06

What substance(s) cause(s) the ovaries and testes to greatly increase their production of estradiol and testosterone?
A. human growth hormones
B. follicle-stimulating hormones
C. gonadotropin-releasing hormone
D. cortisol

Asked by taylore0

Answer (2)

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) stimulates the ovaries and testes to increase production of estradiol and testosterone by prompting the release of LH and FSH from the pituitary gland. LH and FSH then directly affect the hormone production in these organs. Therefore, the correct answer is GnRH. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-07

Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) prompts the ovaries and testes to increase estradiol and testosterone production by stimulating the pituitary gland to release luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH). The correct answer is C. GnRH.
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Answered by Anonymous | 2025-07-19

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