The nurse is providing education about pathophysiology and female hormones. The nurse poses this question: "Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are products of which structure?"
Which response made by one of the students best demonstrates understanding?
a. Hypothalamus
b. Anterior pituitary gland
c. Posterior pituitary gland
d. Thyroid gland
ANS: B
FSH and LH are products of the anterior pituitary gland; no further teaching is required.
FSH and LH are not products of the hypothalamus, posterior pituitary gland, or thyroid gland; further teaching is necessary.
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