The Hypothalamus Modulates Hormone Secretion by the Anterior Pituitary by Means

Question

The hypothalamus modulates hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary by means of
A) peptide hormones.
B) steroid hormones.
C) electrical synapses.
D) neurotransmitters.
E) paracrine signals.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus produces and releases peptide hormones, such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), that travel to the anterior pituitary gland and stimulate the release of specific tropic hormones that control various endocrine glands throughout the body.

Answer: D
 The hypothalamus also uses neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin, to regulate the secretion of certain anterior pituitary hormones.

Therefore, the best answer is A and D.