Asked by Kevin Vallejos on Jun 30, 2024
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Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary is controlled by
A) hormones of the thalamus.
B) neurohormones of the hypothalamus.
C) itself (anterior pituitary) because it is the master gland of the body.
D) the overall rate of metabolism.
E) neurons from the hypothalamus.
Neurohormones
Hormones produced and released by neurons into the bloodstream, affecting distant target cells.
Anterior Pituitary
The front portion of the pituitary gland, which produces and releases hormones that regulate many different bodily functions.
Metabolism
The set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that enables the conversion of food to energy, the elimination of nitrogenous wastes, and the synthesis of complex molecules.
- Explain the control mechanism of hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary.
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nomvelo dladlaJul 01, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The anterior pituitary's hormone secretion is regulated by neurohormones released from the hypothalamus, not by the thalamus, its own mechanisms, the overall rate of metabolism, or direct neuronal connections from the hypothalamus.
Learning Objectives
- Explain the control mechanism of hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary.