Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) is secreted by the
A. hypothalamus, and it targets cells of the anterior pituitary gland.
B. thyroid gland, and it targets cells of the parathyroid gland.
C. posterior pituitary, and it targets parafollicular cells of the thyroid gland.
D. anterior pituitary, and it targets follicular cells of the thyroid gland.
E. hypothalamus, and it targets cells of the posterior pituitary gland
Answer: D
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