Which of the following hormones originates in the anterior pituitary?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following hormones originates in the anterior pituitary?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted by the anterior pituitary. Dopamine, growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH), somatostatin, and gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) all are secreted by the hypothalamus. Oxytocin is secreted by the posterior pituitary. Testosterone is secreted by the testes.

Question 2 of 5

is not a tropic hormone.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: ADH (vasopressin) regulates water balance, not other glands' hormone secretion.

Question 3 of 5

do(es) not use a second messenger system.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Steroid hormones and thyroid hormone (TH) act directly via nuclear receptors.

Question 4 of 5

Permissiveness of hormones refers to the fact that

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Permissiveness (e.g., thyroid hormone aiding epinephrine) enhances another hormone's effect.

Question 5 of 5

Melatonin's actions may include

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Melatonin regulates sleep-wake cycles and acts as an antioxidant.

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