If the median eminence of the hypothalamus is destroyed, the hypothalamus would no longer be able to control the secretion of which of the following hormones?
A) TSH
B) ACTH
C) PRL
D) ADH
E) A, B, and C

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The median eminence is a part of the hypothalamus that releases hormones into the portal circulation to regulate the anterior pituitary gland, which secretes TSH, ACTH, and PRL. Destruction of the median eminence would disrupt this regulation. ADH is released from the posterior pituitary and is not affected by the median eminence.

If the Median Eminence of the Hypothalamus Is Destroyed, the Hypothalamus