Answer the following statements true (T) or false (F)

1. A tropic hormone causes another endocrine gland to release its hormone or grow.
2. The target organ for TSH is the thyroid gland.
3. ACTH stimulates the adrenal glands to release adrenaline.
4. FSH is frequently called the ovulating hormone.
5. The target organ for FSH is the ovarian follicle.


1. TRUE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE

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