Multiple Choice
How does the hypothalamus control the secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary?
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16. The Endocrine System
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
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Which pituitary hormone controls the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex?
A
Luteinizing hormone (LH)
B
Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH)
C
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
D
Prolactin
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Identify the function of each hormone listed in the options: Luteinizing hormone (LH), Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH), Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and Prolactin.
Understand that glucocorticoids are steroid hormones produced by the adrenal cortex, which are involved in the regulation of metabolism and immune response.
Recognize that the pituitary gland releases specific hormones that target different glands in the body to stimulate the production of other hormones.
Recall that Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) specifically targets the adrenal cortex to stimulate the release of glucocorticoids.
Conclude that the hormone responsible for controlling the release of glucocorticoids from the adrenal cortex is Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
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