Asked by Farhan Hossain on May 21, 2024
Verified
The hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to release hormones is ____.
A) cortisol
B) calcitonin
C) oxytocin
D) ACTH
E) TSH
Thyroid Gland
The thyroid gland is an endocrine gland in the neck that produces hormones regulating metabolism and energy use in the body.
TSH
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone, a hormone produced by the pituitary gland that regulates the production of thyroid hormones.
Hormones
Chemical messengers produced by glands in the body, regulating various physiological processes and behavior.
- Recognize the glands and organs that secrete a variety of hormones.
Verified Answer
SH
Sarah HidalgoMay 26, 2024
Final Answer :
E
Explanation :
The hormone that stimulates the thyroid gland to release hormones is Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH). TSH is produced by the pituitary gland and signals the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the glands and organs that secrete a variety of hormones.