A physiology student is reviewing hormones released by the anterior pituitary gland. Which pair of hormones directly stimulates the ovaries and testes to support reproductive function?

• A. Growth hormone and prolactin
• B. Luteinizing hormone and follicle-stimulating hormone
• C. Adrenocorticotropic hormone and thyroid-stimulating hormone
• D. Oxytocin and antidiuretic hormone

Answer: (B)