GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

GENERAL SCIENCE

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

From which of the following endocrine glands is GTH secreted?

A	Adrenal gland
B	Pituitary gland
C	Thyroid gland
D	Islets of Langerhans in pancreas

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The pituitary gland secretes Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), Gonadotropic hormone (GTH), Growth hormone (GH) and Prolactin.

Detailed explanation-2: -Growth hormone is the secreted by the anterior lobe of pituitary gland. This hormone is required for the growth of tissues. Adrenaline is secreted by an adrenal gland located in the kidneys. Estrogen is the female hormone secreted in the ovaries by corpus luteum.

Detailed explanation-3: -The hypothalamus begins the process of ovulation by releasing GnRH in a pulsatile fashion. This pulsatile release causes the anterior pituitary to release LH and FSH, which then act on the ovarian follicle. This follicle is made up of 3 essential cells: theca cells, granulosa cells, and the oocyte.

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