What term describes hormones secreted by the hypothalamus that regulate the secretion of hormones from the anterior pituitary gland?

A. Paracrine factors
B. Growth factors
C. Metabotrobic-releasing factors
D. Hypophysiotropic hormones
E. Cerebrovitalistic hormones


Answer: D

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