What is the purpose of releasing hormones secreted by the hypothalamus?
A) Stimulating or inhibiting release of hormones from the pituitary
B) Stimulating organs within the body to secrete hormones
C) Allowing the secretion of hormones from the hypothalamus
D) Stimulating other glands to release hormones
A
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The hypothalamus uses various hormones or factors to either stimulate or inhibit the release of hormones from the anterior pituitary. These do not stimulate other organs, the hypothalamus, or other glands to release hormones.
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