Hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary gland that influence ovarian activity are:
a. Prolactin and progesterone
b. Estrogen and progesterone
c. Follicle-stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone
d. Oxytocin and estrogen
ANS: C
Follicle-stimulating and luteinizing hormones, which are secreted by the anterior pituitary, stimulate ovarian development and estrogen production.
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