Which of the following anterior pituitary hormones is primarily under inhibitory control of hypothalamus ?
Correct answer: C. Prolactin
- A. TSH
- B. GRH
- C. Prolactin
- D. Somatostatin
Explanation
Prolactin is chiefly restrained by hypothalamic dopamine, which continuously inhibits its secretion. Most other anterior pituitary hormones are mainly stimulated by hypothalamic releasing hormones, while somatostatin is itself a hypothalamic inhibitory hormone.
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