Which of These Statements Does NOT Describe TSH

Question

Which of these statements does NOT describe TSH
A)It is inhibited by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH).
B)It is inhibited by T₃ and T₄.
C)It promotes hypertrophy and hyperplasia of thyroid cells.
D)It is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland.

Accepted Answer

TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone) is actually stimulated, not inhibited, by thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH). TRH, produced in the hypothalamus, promotes the release of TSH from the anterior pituitary gland.