Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets
Use Figure 16- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the hormone labeled "4."
A) thyroxin
B) calcitonin
C) thyroid- releasing hormone
D) thyrotropin
E) thyroid- stimulating hormone

Question

Figure 16- 1 Pituitary Hormones and Their Targets
Use Figure 16- 1 to answer the following questions:
-Identify the hormone labeled "4."
A) thyroxin 
B) calcitonin 
C) thyroid- releasing hormone 
D) thyrotropin 
E) thyroid- stimulating hormone

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is often labeled as "4" in diagrams related to the thyroid hormone regulation pathway, as it is the hormone released by the pituitary gland to stimulate the thyroid gland.