Question

Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
The anterior pituitary controls the secretions of:

• A. both the adrenal medulla and the adrenal cortex
• B. both cortisol and aldosterone
• C. thyroxine
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

thyroxine

(a) both adrenal medulla and the adreal cortex is related to adrenal gland.

(b) both cotisiole and aldosterone is related to adrenal cortex (adrrnL gland).

(c) thyroxine hormone is released when thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is stimulate. TSH is produced by anterior pituitary.

So the correct answer is thyroxine.