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Hypothalamus controls the production of pituitary hormones

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ACTH (corticotropin), GH (growth hormone) and ADH (vasopressin)

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B

FSH and progesterone

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C

TSH (thyrotropin) and cortisol

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D

LH (luteinising hormone), ACTH (corticotropin) and TSH (thyrotropin)

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Solution

The correct option is D LH (luteinising hormone), ACTH (corticotropin) and TSH (thyrotropin)
All hormonal secretions are controlled by the hypothalamus. LH (luteinising hormone), ACTH (corticotropin) and TSH (thyrotropin) are all pituitary hormones and are hence the right answer.

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