Hormones That Control Hormone Secretion from Other Glands are Known

Question

Hormones that control hormone secretion from other glands are known as:
A)tropic hormones.
B)steroid hormones.
C)growth hormones.
D)trophic hormones.

Accepted Answer

Hormones that control hormonal secretion from other glands are known as tropic hormones. Tropic hormones are secreted by the pituitary gland and stimulate other endocrine glands to release their hormones. Examples of tropic hormones include follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), luteinizing hormone (LH), thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), and adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).