Chemical Coordination and IntegrationHypothalamic hormones – GnRH 1 2017 Easy GnRH, a hypothalamic hormone, needed in reproduction, acts on A Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and oxytocin B Anterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and FSH C Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of oxytocin and FSH D Posterior pituitary gland and stimulates secretion of LH and relaxin Check Answer Explanation GnRH → anterior pituitary → LH and FSH. Detailed Solution The hypothalamus secretes GnRH, which stimulates the anterior pituitary gland to secrete gonadotropins (FSH and LH).