Identify the Hormone That Is Released by the Anterior Pituitary

question 45

Multiple Choice

Identify the hormone that is released by the anterior pituitary but does not control other endocrine glands.

• A)prolactin
• B)thyroid stimulating hormone
• C)adrenocorticotropic hormone
• D)gonadotropic hormone
• E)oxytocin

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