The secretion of ovarian hormones is controlled by:
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The correct answer is B: the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus secretes gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) which stimulates the anterior pituitary to release follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH), which in turn regulate the secretion of ovarian hormones (estrogen and progesterone). The anterior pituitary secretes FSH and LH in response to GnRH from the hypothalamus. Therefore, the hypothalamus plays a crucial role in controlling the secretion of ovarian hormones. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because the anterior pituitary releases FSH and LH but is not the primary controller, FSH is a hormone released by the anterior pituitary but is not the primary controller, and LH is released by the anterior pituitary but is not the primary controller of ovarian hormone secretion.