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Question
Select the odd one out of the following:
FSH, LH, STH
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Solution
STH
Explanation:
FSH and LH are both gonadotropins that stimulate the reproductive organs, whereas STH (Growth Hormone) is a non-gonadotropic hormone that regulates overall body growth and metabolism.
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