NEET 2002 Biology question

When both ovary of rat are removed then which hormone is decreased in blood : -

(1)Oxytocin
(2)Prolactin
(3)EstrogenCorrect
(4)Gonadotrophic releasing factor

Answer: (3)

Solution

The ovaries are the source of oestrogen (and progesterone). Their removal (ovariectomy) therefore lowers the blood level of oestrogen. Oxytocin is released from the posterior

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