The hypothalamus controls the anterior pituitary by producing
A)nerve impulses.
B)releasing hormones.
C)inhibiting hormones.
D)Both releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones are correct.

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The hypothalamus controls the anterior pituitary by producing releasing hormones, which stimulate the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary, and inhibiting hormones, which decrease the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary. Therefore, both releasing hormones and inhibiting hormones are correct.

The Hypothalamus Controls the Anterior Pituitary by Producing