Progestins are secreted by the
1. anterior pituitary.
2. corpus luteum.
3. ovarian follicles.
4. hypothalamus.
Correct Answer: 2
Rationale 1: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone is secreted by the pituitary and the hypothalamus.
Rationale 2: Progestin is secreted by the corpus luteum.
Rationale 3: Estrogens are secreted by the ovarian follicles.
Rationale 4: Gonadotropin-releasing hormone is secreted by the hypothalamus and the pituitary.
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