What Is the Primary Target of Releasing Factors from the Hypothalamus

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is the primary target of releasing factors from the hypothalamus?

• A)thyroid
• B)adrenal medulla
• C)adrenal cortex
• D)posterior pituitary
• E)anterior pituitary

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