This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: AIIMS 2018, Subject name: Physiology
Hormones which is/are under inhibitory control of hypothalamus: 
Select and explain. 
A. Prolactin, B. Prolactin only, C. GH, D. Both GH and prolactin
D: Both GH and prolactin
Answer: D: Both GH and prolactin 
Explanation: Prolactin - predominantly under inhibitory control by the hypothalamus GH - hypothalamus exes inhibitory as well as stimulatory effect on GH secretion (GHIH = somatostatin has inhibitory effect on GH) (GHRH = stimulates GH secretion) Almost all secretions by the pituitary are controlled by either hormonal (anterior pituitary) or nervous (posterior pituitary) from the hypothalamus.