Which of the following hormones specifically act(s) to trigger secretion of hormones by another endocrine gland?

How does the hypothalamus control the secretion of growth hormone (GH) from the anterior pituitary?

Which of the following is a neurohormone secreted by the posterior pituitary?

Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH) and luteinizing hormone (LH) are tropic hormones that are also known as __________.

Which is a correct statement about prolactin?

Which statement is accurate? (A) Hormones that differ in effect reach their target cells by different routes through the body. (B) Pairs of hormones that have the same effect are said to have antagonistic functions. (C) Hormones are often regulated through feedback loops. (D) Hormones of the same chemical class usually have the same function

Which hormone is correctly paired with its action? (A) oxytocin—stimulates uterine contractions during childbirth (B) thyroxine—inhibits metabolic processes (C) ACTH—inhibits the release of glucocorticoids by the adrenal cortex (D) melatonin—raises blood calcium level

Which of the following is not an accurate statement?a. Hormones are chemical messengers that travel to target cells through the circulatory system.b. Hormones often regulate homeostasis through antagonistic functions.c. Hormones of the same chemical class usually have the same function.d. Hormones are often regulated through feedback loops.

Complete this map, which presents some major concepts from this chapter.