Which hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary gland?
a. Antidiuretic hormone
b. Thyroid hormone
c. Adrenocorticotropic hormone
d. Parathyroid hormone
ANS: C
The anterior pituitary synthesizes and secretes growth hormone, thyroid-stimulating hormone, adrenocorticotropic hormone, prolactin, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone.
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