The pituitary hormone that triggers the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland is
A) TSH.
B) ACTH.
C) FSH.
D) LH.
E) GH.

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TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) is specifically responsible for triggering the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland. ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) stimulates the release of cortisol from the adrenal gland, FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) and LH (luteinizing hormone) control reproductive functions, and GH (growth hormone) stimulates growth and cell replication.

The Pituitary Hormone That Triggers the Release of Thyroid Hormone