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Ch. 16 The Endocrine System
Hoehn - Marieb Human Anatomy & Physiology, 12th edition
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Capitolo 16, Problema 2

The anterior pituitary secretes all but:
a. Antidiuretic hormone
b. Growth hormone
c. Gonadotropins
d. TSH

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Step 1: Understand the role of the anterior pituitary gland. It is a major endocrine gland that secretes several important hormones involved in growth, metabolism, and reproduction.
Step 2: Identify the hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary. These include Growth Hormone (GH), Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), and Gonadotropins (which include LH and FSH).
Step 3: Recognize that Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) is not secreted by the anterior pituitary. Instead, ADH is produced by the hypothalamus and released by the posterior pituitary.
Step 4: Compare the options given: a) Antidiuretic hormone, b) Growth hormone, c) Gonadotropins, d) TSH. Since ADH is not secreted by the anterior pituitary, it is the correct answer to the question.
Step 5: Conclude that the anterior pituitary secretes all the listed hormones except Antidiuretic Hormone.

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