The anterior pituitary secretes _______, which promotes synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones.
A) thyroxine
B) TSH
C) FSH
D) calcitonin

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The anterior pituitary gland secretes thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), which promotes the synthesis and secretion of thyroid hormones. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect as thyroxine is a thyroid hormone, not a pituitary hormone; FSH is a pituitary hormone that stimulates follicular development and estrogen production in females and spermatogenesis in males; and calcitonin is a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland that helps regulate calcium levels in the blood.

The Anterior Pituitary Secretes _______, Which Promotes Synthesis and Secretion