The secretion of the hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by ____ that are produced by the ____.
A)enzymes/posterior pituitary gland
B)releasing hormones/hypothalamus
C)enzymes/hypothalamus
D)releasing hormones/posterior pituitary gland

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The secretion of hormones of the anterior pituitary gland is regulated by releasing hormones that are produced by the hypothalamus. This is a well-established feedback loop known as the hypothalamic-pituitary axis. The hypothalamus produces releasing hormones which stimulate or inhibit the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland.

The Secretion of the Hormones of the Anterior Pituitary Gland