The anterior pituitary gland is controlled by both the hormones secreted by the hypothalamus,and the hormones secreted by itself through a ________ feedback mechanism.
A)reverse
B)sympathetic
C)negative
D)closed
E)positive

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The anterior pituitary gland is controlled by a negative feedback mechanism, which means that when the target hormone reaches a certain level in the bloodstream, it sends a signal to the hypothalamus to stop secretion of the releasing hormone. This helps to maintain homeostasis in the body. The other options (reverse, sympathetic, closed, and positive) do not accurately describe the feedback mechanism involved in the control of the anterior pituitary gland.

The Anterior Pituitary Gland Is Controlled by Both the Hormones