The pituitary hormones-follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH)-control several functions of the gonads. For this reason, they are also called ________.
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
gonadotropins
Gonadotropins are pituitary hormones that stimulate the gonads (ovaries and testes) to secrete hormones.
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