Which of the following pituitary hormones are controlled by the hypothalamus?

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

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FSH and progesterone

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TSH (thyrotropin) and cortisol

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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)

The hypothalamus controls the release of many pituitary hormones through releasing factors. Out of the given options, LH (luteinising hormone), ACTH (corticotropin) and TSH (thyrotropin) are all pituitary hormones and are hence the right answer. ADH is secreted by the hypothalamus itself. Progesterone is secreted by ovaries and cortisol is secreted the by adrenal gland.

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