1. Hypothalamic hormone called GHRH stimulates the pituitary synthesis and release of gonadotrophins. 2. Somatostatin from the hypothalamus inhibits the release of gonadotrophins from the pituitary. Regarding 1 and 2 :

Question

( A ) Both are correct
( B ) 1 is correct but 2 is incorrect
( C ) Both are incorrect
( D ) 1 is incorrect but 2 is correct

Answer 1

(C) is the right answer.

For example a hypothalamic hormone called Gonadotrophin releasing hormone (GnRH) stimulates the pituitary synthesis and release of gonadotrophins. On the other hand, somatostatin from the hypothalamus inhibits the release of growth hormone from the pituitary.