The hypothalamus has an important role in the hypothalamic-pituitary-endocrine gland axes. As part of these axes, hypothalamic neuroendocrine neurons secrete:

A. tropic hormones
B. steroid hormones
C. releasing hormones
D. thyroid hormones


ANS: C

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