The hypothalamus controls secretions of the anterior pituitary by way of:

• releasing and inhibiting hormones.
• direct neural stimulation.
• direct mechanical control.
• None of the options.

Neural pathways of the hypothalamus manufacture:

• TSH.
• ADH.
• FSH.
• GH.

The “master gland” is a term that refers to the:

• thyroid gland.
• adrenal gland.
• pituitary gland.
• pancreas.

The pituitary hormone that stimulates cell growth is:

• prolactin.
• insulin.
• adrenocorticotropic hormone.
• somatotropin.

The pituitary hormone that promotes ovarian secretion of progesterone and testicular secretion of testosterone is:

• FSH.
• LH.
• GH.
• TSH.

Thyroid hormone contains the mineral:

• zinc.
• iron.
• iodine.
• potassium.

A hormone that can lower blood levels of calcium is:

• calcitonin.
• glucagon.
• thyroxine.
• parathyroid hormone.

The pituitary hormone that stimulates milk production by the mammary glands is:

• FSH.
• TSH.
• GH.
• prolactin.

The hormone that plays an important role in the maintenance of body temperature is:

• glucagon.
• thyroxine.
• somatotropin.
• parathyroid hormone.

The C cells of the thyroid gland produce:

• TSH.
• thyroxine.
• thymosin.
• calcitonin.