Q138 / 270 · NDA 2025 (Phase 2) · General Ability
The menstrual cycle in females is controlled by hormones that are secreted by
- AOvary and lacrimal gland
- BOvary and sebaceous gland
- Correct answerCOvary and pituitary gland
- DProstate and pituitary gland
Solution
The menstrual cycle in females is regulated by the coordinated action of hormones from the hypothalamus, anterior pituitary gland, and ovaries.
The anterior pituitary gland secretes gonadotropins, namely Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH), which regulate the ovarian cycle.
The ovaries secrete the steroid hormones estrogen and progesterone, which regulate the uterine cycle and exert feedback control on the pituitary gland.
Lacrimal glands secrete tears, sebaceous glands secrete sebum, and the prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system.
Answer: Ovary and pituitary gland
The anterior pituitary gland secretes gonadotropins, namely Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) and Luteinizing Hormone (LH), which regulate the ovarian cycle.
The ovaries secrete the steroid hormones estrogen and progesterone, which regulate the uterine cycle and exert feedback control on the pituitary gland.
Lacrimal glands secrete tears, sebaceous glands secrete sebum, and the prostate gland is a part of the male reproductive system.
Answer: Ovary and pituitary gland
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'C'.