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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