What Term Describes Hormones That Influence the Secretion of Other

Question

What term describes hormones that influence the secretion of other hormones?
A)Mineralocorticoids
B)Antagonistic
C)Tropic
D)Allosteric
E)Teratogen

Accepted Answer

Tropic hormones are hormones that regulate the secretion of other hormones. They are secreted by the pituitary gland and act on target organs to stimulate or inhibit the secretion of hormones from those organs. Examples include TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone), which stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormones, and ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone), which stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete cortisol.