What are the two types of hormones produced by the hypothalamus?

What are the two types of hormones produced by the hypothalamus?
  1. Releasing hormones and inhibitory hormones
  2. Releasing hormones and anabolic hormones
  3. Inhibitory hormones and catabolic hormones
  4. Stimulating hormones and inhibitory hormones

Solution

The hormones produced by the hypothalamus are of two types, the releasing hormones (which stimulate secretion of pituitary hormones) and the inhibiting hormones (which inhibit secretion of pituitary hormones).

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