Class of hormones that regulates secretions of other endocrine glands.
A) acidophilic
B) basophilic
C) tropic
D) atrial naturetic peptide
E) renin

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Tropic hormones are a class of hormones that regulate the secretions of other endocrine glands. Examples include TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) which stimulates the thyroid gland to produce thyroid hormones, and ACTH (adrenocorticotropic hormone) which stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce corticosteroids. Acidophilic and basophilic refer to types of cells in the anterior pituitary gland that produce hormones, but do not necessarily regulate other glands. Atrial naturetic peptide and renin are hormones involved in regulating fluid balance and blood pressure.

Class of Hormones That Regulates Secretions of Other Endocrine Glands