Which of the following pituitary hormones works indirectly?

M S H

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T S H

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G H

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Oxytocin

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The correct option is B $T S H$
B. TSH
EXPLANATION: TSH or Thyroid Stimulating Hormone works indirectly. It is secreted by the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland. TSH hormone controls the production of the thyroid hormones, thyroxine and tri-iodothyronine by binding to receptors located on cells in the thyroid gland.

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