If you could increase the level of releasing factors in a person, it would cause his or her to release a .

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Releasing factors are produced in the hypothalamus and travel to the pituitary gland where they stimulate the release of specific hormones. Increasing the level of releasing factors in a person would result in an increase in the release of hormones from the pituitary gland. Choice A and C are incorrect because the hypothalamus and pituitary gland do not release hormones or neurotransmitters themselves, but rather control their release from other glands or organs. Choice D is incorrect because the pituitary gland primarily releases hormones, not neurotransmitters.

If You Could Increase the Level of Releasing Factors in a Person