A Tropic Hormone from the Anterior Pituitary Gland Regulates the Secretion

Question

A tropic hormone from the anterior pituitary gland regulates the secretion of
A) parathyroid hormone.
B) calcitonin.
C) epinephrine.
D) thyroxine.
E) glucagon.

Accepted Answer

A tropic hormone from the anterior pituitary gland regulates the secretion of thyroxine. This hormone is called thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) and stimulates the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These hormones are important in regulating metabolism, growth, and development.