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Q Which of the following hormones is not secreted by the hypothalamus?

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  • A PRH ✔ ✖
  • B FSH ✔ ✖
  • C CRH ✔ ✖
  • D TRH ✔ ✖
Correct Answer: Option B

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The hypothalamus is a region of the brain that plays a crucial role in regulating various physiological processes by secreting hormones. PRH (Prolactin-releasing hormone), CRH (Corticotropin-releasing hormone), and TRH (Thyrotropin-releasing hormone) are all hormones secreted by the hypothalamus. However, FSH (Follicle-stimulating hormone) is not secreted by the hypothalamus but by the pituitary gland. FSH plays a critical role in the regulation of the reproductive system in both males and females, stimulating the growth of ovarian follicles and the production of sperm. In females, FSH is also responsible for stimulating the production of estrogen.

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