NEETBiologyHuman ReproductionMCQ+4 / −1
Changes in GnRH pulse frequency in females is controlled by circulating levels of
- Aprogesterone only
- Bprogesterone and inhibin
- Cestrogen and progesterone
- Destrogen and inhibin.
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Correct answer: C
At the pituitary, GnRH stimulates the synthesis and secretion of the gonadotropins, follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and luteinizing hormone (LH). These processes are controlled by the size and frequency of GnRH pulses, as well as by feedback from progesterone and estrogens. Lowfrequency GnRH pulses are required for FSH release, whereas high-frequency GnRH pulses stimulate LH pulses in a one to one manner
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