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Trophic hormones are hormones that regulate the activity of endocrine glands. Many trophic hormones are produced by the pituitary gland. One example of a trophic hormone is the thyroid-stimulating hormone, produced by the pituitary, which stimulates the thyroid gland.

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	Trophic hormones are hormones that regulate the activity of endocrine glands.
	Many trophic hormones are produced by the pituitary gland.
	One example of a trophic hormone is the thyroid-stimulating hormone[?], produced by the pituitary, which stimulates the thyroid gland.

Trophic hormone - definition of Trophic hormone in Encyclopedia (76 words)
	Trophic hormones are hormones that regulate the activity of endocrine glands.
	Many trophic hormones are produced by the pituitary gland.
	One example of a trophic hormone is the thyroid-stimulating hormone, produced by the pituitary, which stimulates the thyroid gland.

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