The pituitary hormone that triggers the release of thyroid hormone from the thyroid gland is

A) ACTH.
B) FSH.
C) TSH.
D) CRH.
E) TRH


C) TSH.

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What will be an ideal response?

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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