Question

The various hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary that regulate the secretion of hormones from other endocrine organs are called __________. The various hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary that regulate the secretion of hormones from other endocrine organs are called __________. a. amines b. tropins c. statins d. steroids

Answer 1

b. tropins

Step-by-step explanation:

The anterior pituitary gland secretes many hormones. Some of these hormones regulate the secretion of hormones from other endocrine glands. These hormones are called tropins. For example, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is a tropin from anterior pituitary that makes the thyroid gland to release its hormones. Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH) and gonadotropins from anterior pituitary gland target the adrenal cortex and gonads respectively.