The anterior pituitary secretes: (Select all that apply.)
1. Oxytocin.
2. Antidiuretic hormone (ADH).
3. Growth hormone (somadotropin).
4. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH).
5. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH).
3, 4, 5
Rationale:
1. Oxytocin is secreted by the posterior pituitary.
2. ADH is secreted by the posterior pituitary.
3. Growth hormone is secreted by the anterior pituitary.
4. TSH is secreted by the anterior pituitary.
5. ACTH is secreted by the anterior pituitary.
Cognitive level: Knowledge
Client Need: Health Promotion and Maintenance
Nursing process: Diagnosis
Learning Outcome: 32:1. Describe the general function of the endocrine system.
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