Skeletal System A&P Practice Exam

Which gland secretes growth hormone?

Pituitary gland Thyroid gland Adrenal gland Pineal gland

Correct Answer:

Pituitary gland

Explanation:

Growth hormone is produced by the pituitary gland, specifically the anterior lobe. This gland, located at the base of the brain, releases GH under hypothalamic control to stimulate growth of bones and tissues and to modulate metabolism. The other glands listed produce different hormones (thyroid hormones, adrenal hormones, melatonin) and are not the source of growth hormone. So the pituitary gland is the gland that secretes growth hormone.

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