Where is Thyroid Releasing Hormone (TRH) Produced

Question

Where is thyroid releasing hormone (TRH) produced?
A) thyroid gland
B) anterior pituitary
C) posterior pituitary
D) hypothalamus

Accepted Answer

Thyroid releasing hormone (TRH) is produced in the hypothalamus. It stimulates the anterior pituitary to release thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which in turn stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones.