Removal of the anterior pituitary would affect the functioning of the
A)thyroid gland.
B)pancreas isles of Langerhans in the pancreas.
C)parathyroid gland.
D)adrenal medulla.
E)kidney.

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The anterior pituitary gland produces and secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) that stimulates the thyroid gland to secrete thyroid hormones. Removal of the anterior pituitary gland would result in a decrease in TSH secretion, which would in turn decrease the secretion of thyroid hormones from the thyroid gland.

Removal of the Anterior Pituitary Would Affect the Functioning of the