A contraceptive pill that continuously inhibits the release of gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus will _____

A) increase the production of estrogen and progesterone by the ovaries
B) initiate ovulation
C) reduce the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the anterior pituitary gland
D) stimulate the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) from the posterior pituitary gland
E) increase the flow phase of the menstrual cycle


Answer: C

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