14. Which of the following glands releases tropic hormones and others, including prolactin?a. Anterior pituitaryb. Pancreasc. Thyroidd. Posterior pituitarye. Adrenal gland
Question
- Which of the following glands releases tropic hormones and others, including prolactin?a. Anterior pituitaryb. Pancreasc. Thyroidd. Posterior pituitarye. Adrenal gland
Solution
The answer is a. Anterior pituitary. The anterior pituitary gland releases several hormones, including tropic hormones (which regulate the function of other endocrine glands) and prolactin (which stimulates milk production).
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