Multiple Choice
Which gland is often referred to as the 'master gland' of the endocrine system?
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16. The Endocrine System
The Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland
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How many of the seven anterior pituitary hormones are classified as tropic hormones?
A
Four
B
Two
C
Five
D
Three
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Understand the role of the anterior pituitary gland, which is responsible for producing and releasing hormones that regulate various physiological processes.
Identify what tropic hormones are: they are hormones that stimulate other endocrine glands to release their hormones.
List the seven hormones produced by the anterior pituitary: Growth Hormone (GH), Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH), Luteinizing Hormone (LH), Follicle-Stimulating Hormone (FSH), Prolactin (PRL), and Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH).
Determine which of these hormones are classified as tropic hormones. Tropic hormones include TSH, ACTH, LH, and FSH, as they stimulate other glands (thyroid, adrenal cortex, and gonads) to release their hormones.
Count the number of tropic hormones identified in the previous step to find the answer to the problem.
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