Which of the following hormones is NOT released by the anterior pituitary?

A. The adrenal gland's hormones are primarily steroid-based:Many adrenal cortex hormones (glucocorticoids, mineralocorticoids, and androgens) are steroid hormones derived from cholesterol, distinguishing them chemically from many pituitary peptides.
B. The adrenal gland's hormone release is regulated by thyroid hormones:While thyroid hormones affect metabolism broadly, they are not the main regulators of adrenal hormone release; ACTH and the HPA axis primarily regulate adrenal cortisol production.
C. The pituitary gland's hormone release is directly controlled by the hypothalamus:The hypothalamus controls anterior pituitary hormone secretion via releasing and inhibiting hormones delivered through the hypophyseal portal system.
D. The pituitary gland produces hormones in response to blood glucose levels:Some pituitary functions can be influenced indirectly by metabolic state, but direct regulation of pituitary hormone release by blood glucose is not a primary mechanism.

A. Thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH):TSH is secreted by the anterior pituitary and targets the thyroid gland to stimulate thyroid hormone production, not the adrenal cortex.
B. Adrenocorticotropic hormone (ACTH):ACTH is secreted by the anterior pituitary and stimulates the adrenal cortex to produce glucocorticoids such as cortisol.
C. Growth hormone (GH):GH is secreted by the anterior pituitary and primarily acts on growth and metabolic processes, not directly to stimulate the adrenal cortex.
D. Prolactin:Prolactin is secreted by the anterior pituitary and primarily stimulates milk production in the mammary glands rather than the adrenal cortex.