Which of These Statements Describes Tropic Hormones

Question

Which of these statements describes tropic hormones
A)They may stimulate the secretion of other hormones.
B)They are secreted only by the hypothalamus.
C)They are all produced in the posterior pituitary gland.
D)Primary hyposecretion occurs when an endocrine gland isn't receiving enough of its tropic hormone.

Accepted Answer

Tropic hormones are hormones that stimulate the secretion of other hormones. For example, the hypothalamus secretes tropic hormones that stimulate the anterior pituitary gland to secrete hormones that regulate numerous functions in the body.