The hypothalamus has receptors for all of the following hormones EXCEPT. Choose the exception. (hint: involved wWith feedback regulation) thyroxine adrenocorticotropic hormone O testosterone cortisol estrogen

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The hypothalamus has receptors for all of the following hormones EXCEPT. Choose the exception. (hint: involved with feedback
regulation)
thyroxine
adrenocorticotropic hormone
testosterone
cortisol
estrogen
Transcribed Image Text:The hypothalamus has receptors for all of the following hormones EXCEPT. Choose the exception. (hint: involved with feedback regulation) thyroxine adrenocorticotropic hormone testosterone cortisol estrogen
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The hypothalamus is a brain organ responsible for hormone regulation. It is involved in the secretion of different hormones which then act on the pituitary gland. The pituitary gland in turn releases hormones that act on specific organs of the body.

 

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