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Mechanism of Action of Hydrophilic Hormones

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All hypophysiotropic hormones are peptides except.

A

Corticotropin releasing hormone

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Growth hormone inhibitory hormone

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C

Somatostatin

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D

Prolactin release inhibiting hormone

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Solution

The correct option is C Prolactin release inhibiting hormone
Prolactin release inhibiting hormone is an amino acid derivative hormone produced in the hypothalamus.
So, the correct answer is 'prolactin release inhibiting hormone'

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