Endocrine regulation · USMLE Step 1

Which of the following is NOT a typical mode of stimulus for hormone secretion in endocrine glands?

  1. Humoral (blood-borne) stimuli
  2. Neural (nervous system) stimuli
  3. Hormonal (tropic) stimuli
  4. Mechanical stretch stimuli
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Correct answer: Mechanical stretch stimuli

Typical modes of endocrine gland stimulation include humoral (blood-based), neural (nerve signals), or hormonal (from other glands). Mechanical stretch is not a standard mode of endocrine hormone release.

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