Using Figure 15.2, match the following hypothalamic hormones with the pituitary hormone targets:



1) Growth hormone-releasing hormone (GHRH).

2) Gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH).

3) Prolactin-releasing hormone (PRH).

4) Corticotropin-releasing hormone (CRH).

5) Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH).




1) A
2) C
3) B
4) E
5) D

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