Which hormone(s) does the anterior pituitary secrete? (select all that apply.)
a. Growth hormone (GH)
b. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH)
c. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH)
d. Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)
e. Luteinizing hormone (LH)
A, B, D, E
The anterior pituitary secretes GH, TSH, FSH, and LH. The posterior pituitary secretes ADH.
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