Hormone secretion by the anterior pituitary is controlled by

A. neurons from the hypothalamus.
B. hormones of the thalamus.
C. the overall rate of metabolism.
D. itself (anterior pituitary) because it is the master gland of the body.
E. neurohormones of the hypothalamus.


Answer: E

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