Choose the correct answer from the alternatives given.
Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted by:

hypothalamus

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anterior pituitary

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posterior pituitary

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thyroid

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Solution

The correct option is A anterior pituitary
Adenohypophysis consists of two portions, pars distalis, and pars intermedia. The pars distalis region of pituitary commonly called anterior pituitary. Anterior pituitary releases thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). Its secretion is stimulated by a hypothalamic thyrotropin release factor ( TRF).
So the correct answer is the anterior pituitary.

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