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TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is pro...

TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is produced by

A

adrenal cortex

B

middle pituitary lobe

C

anterior pituitary lobe

D

posterior pituitary lobe.

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C
Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) is produced by the anterior lobe of the pituitary and it stimulates production and secretion of thyroid hormones.
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