The Secretion of Hormones from the Anterior Lobe of the Pituitary

question 12

Multiple Choice

The secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is largely controlled by

• A) releasing hormones from the hypothalamus.
• B) impulses from the autonomic nervous system.
• C) impulses from the hypothalamus.
• D) hormones from the posterior pituitary gland.
• E) plasma concentrations of glucose.

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