How is the secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland largely controlled?
A) Hormones from the hypothalamus
B) Impulses from the autonomic nervous system
C) Impulses from the hypothalamus
D) Hormones from the posterior pituitary gland
E) Plasma concentrations of glucose

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The secretion of hormones from the anterior lobe of the pituitary gland is largely controlled by hormones from the hypothalamus, which release specific releasing and inhibiting hormones into the hypophyseal portal system, directly influencing the anterior pituitary's activity.

How Is the Secretion of Hormones from the Anterior Lobe