Which of the following statements concerning hypophysiotropic hormones is correct?

a. each hypophysiotropic hormone influences only one anterior pituitary hormone.
b. all hypophysiotropic hormones stimulate the release of anterior pituitary hormones.
c. hypophysiotropic hormones are also produced outside of the hypothalamus, where they serve different functions.
d. hypophysiotropic hormones are secreted into the general circulation.
e. none of these answers.


C

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