Negative Feedback Inhibition Occurs When __________

question 19

Multiple Choice

Negative feedback inhibition occurs when __________.

• A) thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)targets the anterior pituitary
• B) thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)causes the anterior pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
• C) thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH)targets the thyroid gland
• D) thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)targets the thyroid gland
• E) thyroid hormone (TH)targets the anterior pituitary

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