The Pituitary Hormone That Triggers the Release of Thyroid Hormone

Question

The pituitary hormone that triggers the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland is
A) TSH.
B) ACTH.
C) FSH.
D) LH.
E) GH.

Accepted Answer

TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is specifically responsible for triggering the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland. ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal gland, FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) control reproductive functions, and GH (growth hormone) stimulates growth and cell replication.