Target cells of hypothalamic releasing and inhibiting hormones are located in the
A) thymus gland.
B) suprarenal gland.
C) anterior pituitary.
D) posterior pituitary.
E) testes.

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The hypothalamic releasing and inhibiting hormones target cells in the anterior pituitary, which then release or inhibit the secretion of various hormones into the bloodstream. The other gland options listed are not directly affected by hypothalamic hormones.

Target Cells of Hypothalamic Releasing and Inhibiting Hormones Are Located