The hypothalamus produces “releasing hormones”. What do these releasing hormones do?

Q. The hypothalamus produces “releasing hormones”. What do these releasing hormones do?

A.            They direct the posterior pituitary to release hormones.

B.            They direct the anterior pituitary to release hormones.

C.            They direct the gonads to release hormones.

D.            They act as “second messengers” when hormones bind to their receptor site.

Answer: They direct the anterior pituitary to release hormones.