The hypothalamus modulates hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary by means of
A) peptide hormones.
B) steroid hormones.
C) electrical synapses.
D) neurotransmitters.
E) paracrine signals.

Question

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The hypothalamus produces and releases peptide hormones, such as gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH), that travel to the anterior pituitary gland and stimulate the release of specific tropic hormones that control various endocrine glands throughout the body.

Answer: D
 The hypothalamus also uses neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin, to regulate the secretion of certain anterior pituitary hormones.

Therefore, the best answer is A and D.

The Hypothalamus Modulates Hormone Secretion by the Anterior Pituitary by Means