Asked by Salomé Daraselia on Jul 25, 2024
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Which of the following hormones is also known as thyrotropin?
A) Oxytocin
B) Prolactin
C) Thyroid-stimulating hormone
D) Vasopressin
Thyrotropin
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.
Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone
A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of hormones by the thyroid gland.
- Acquire knowledge about the purposes of different hormones in the human physiology.
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Tiffany AmberJul 26, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is also known as thyrotropin as it stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones. Oxytocin and vasopressin are both posterior pituitary hormones involved in water balance and lactation. Prolactin is a hormone involved in lactation and reproductive function.
Learning Objectives
- Acquire knowledge about the purposes of different hormones in the human physiology.