Which of these anterior pituitary hormones is under tonic inhibitory control of hypothalamus instead of hypothalamic releasing factors?
Correct Answer: PRL
Description: Prolactin secretion is under tonic inhibitory control by the hypothalamic secretion of dopamine ( Prolactin Inhibitory Factor) All other hormones of anterior pituitary - FSH, LH, TSH, ACTH, GH are stimulated by releasing factors secreted in hypothalamus.
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