Question

Through negative feedback, a hormone may shut off the secretion of an anterior pituitary hormone by:

• A. Stimulating the release of a (hypothalamic) releasing hormone
• B. Inhibiting the release of a (hypothalamic) inhibiting hormone
• C. Inhibiting the release of a (hypothalamic) releasing hormone
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Inhibiting the release of a (hypothalamic) releasing hormone

Negative feedback mechanism is responsible for controlling the production and release of hormones. Through negative feedback, a hormone may shut off the secretion of an anterior pituitary hormone by inhibiting the release of a hypothalamic releasing hormone, as this would inhibit the secretions from the pituitary gland.