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Which of the following hormones is not released by the anterior pituitary?

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Prolactin
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Gonadotropin releasing hormone
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Thyroid stimulating hormone
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Growth hormone
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Solution

The correct option is B Gonadotropin releasing hormone
Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) is secreted from the hypothalamus. Gonadotropin releasing hormone is a releasing hormone responsible for the release of follicle stimulating hormone and luteinizing hormone from the anterior pituitary.

Prolactin, TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and GH (growth hormone) are secreted by the anterior pituary.

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