The various hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary that regulate the secretion of hormones from other endocrine organs are
called __________. The various hormones secreted by the anterior pituitary that regulate the secretion of hormones from other endocrine organs are called __________. a. amines b. tropins c. statins d. steroids
The anterior pituitary gland secretes many hormones. Some of these hormones regulate the secretion of hormones from other endocrine glands. These hormones are called tropins. For example, thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is a tropin from anterior pituitary that makes the thyroid gland to release its hormones. Adrenocorticotropic (ACTH) and gonadotropins from anterior pituitary gland target the adrenal cortex and gonads respectively.
