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All of the following are examples of tropic hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary except

A) prolactin, which stimulates milk production by the mammary glands.
B) ACTH, which stimulates cortisol secretion by the adrenal cortex.
C) TSH, which stimulates thyroid hormone secretion by the thyroid gland.
D) All of the choices are examples of tropic hormones.

Tropic Hormones

Hormones that have other endocrine glands as their target, stimulating them to release other hormones.

Anterior Pituitary

The front portion of the pituitary gland, which secretes hormones that regulate a wide range of bodily functions, including growth, reproduction, and metabolism.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the anterior pituitary gland that stimulates milk production after childbirth.

  • Explain the concept of tropic hormones and their role in hormone secretion.
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