Question

Hormones from the anterior pituitary directly affect the release of which of the following?

• A. Parathyroid hormone
• B. Calcitonin
• C. Thyroxine
• D. Epinephrine

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Thyroxine

Hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary are called tropic hormones as they have other endocrine glands as targets.
The anterior pituitary produces thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH). TSH stimulates the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland.
The parathyroid glands secrete a peptide hormone called parathormone. The adrenal medulla secretes two hormones called adrenaline or epinephrine and noradrenaline or norepinephrine.