In Its Role in the Hormonal Hierarchy, the Hypothalamus Produces

Question

In its role in the hormonal hierarchy, the hypothalamus produces and releases:
A) epinephrine.
B) insulin.
C) progesterone.
D) releasing factors.
E) thyroxine.

Accepted Answer

The hypothalamus is responsible for producing and releasing releasing factors, which stimulate the pituitary gland to release specific hormones.