In Response to Decreases in Body Temperature, the Brain Signals

question 97

Multiple Choice

In response to decreases in body temperature, the brain signals the

• A) anterior pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone.
• B) anterior pituitary to release thyroid-inhibiting hormone.
• C) posterior pituitary to release thyroid-releasing hormone.
• D) posterior pituitary to release thyroid-inhibiting hormone.

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