Which hormone does not have corresponding release hormone produced in pituitary ?
Correct answer: B. Prolactin
- A. TSH
- B. Prolactin
- C. ACTH
- D. FSH
Explanation
Prolactin has no well-established hypothalamic releasing hormone; its secretion is mainly held in check by dopamine from the hypothalamus. TSH, ACTH, and FSH each have corresponding hypothalamic releasing hormones, although these are not produced by the pituitary.
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