This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Endocrinology, Subject name: Physiology
FSH is secreted by 
Select and explain. 
A. Chrompphobes, B. Basophils, C. Acidophils, D. Theca interna Cells
B: Basophils
Answer: B: Basophils 
Explanation: Gonadotropic cells are endocrine cells in the anterior pituitary that produce the gonadotropins, such as the follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH). Release of FSH and LH by gonadotropes is regulated by gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) from the hypothalamus.Gonadotropes appear basophilic in histological preparations.Ref: Ganong&;s review of medical physiology; 24th edition; page no:-333