The hypothalamus has an important role in the hypothalamic-pituitary-endocrine gland axes.As part of these axes,hypothalamic neuroendocrine neurons secrete:
A)Tropic hormones.
B)Steroid hormones.
C)Releasing hormones.
D)Thyroid hormones.

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The hypothalamic-pituitary-endocrine gland axes involve the secretion of releasing hormones from hypothalamic neuroendocrine neurons, which then stimulate the pituitary gland to release various hormones that regulate the activity of other endocrine glands in the body. Tropic hormones, such as adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), are examples of pituitary hormones that stimulate the activity of other endocrine glands. Steroid hormones and thyroid hormones are not typically secreted by hypothalamic neuroendocrine neurons.

The Hypothalamus Has an Important Role in the Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Endocrine Gland