The secretion of thyroid-stimulating hormone is controlled by ________.
A. action potentials from the hypothalamus
B. a releasing hormone and an inhibiting hormone from hypothalamus
C. a releasing hormone from hypothalamus
D. the concentration of water in body fluids
Answer: C
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