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At puberty, the anterior pituitary secretes _________________ (that stimulates follicle development) and __________________ that helps with ovulation of the oocyte from the ovary.

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Follicle stimulating hormone, Luteinizing hormone

Step-by-step explanation:

Follicle stimulating hormone and Luteinizing hormone both are produced by the gonadotropic cells in anterior pituitary gland.

In women,

Follicle stimulating hormone essential for the pubertal development. The hormone stimulates growth of ovarian follicles in ovary before release of egg from one follicle during ovulation.

Luteinizing hormone triggers ovulation of oocyte from ovary and the development of corpus luteum.

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