Korea became known as the "Hermit Kingdom" because . it avoided contact with outside influences
it had a caste system
it paid tribute to the Manchus
it contained many forts

the anterior pituitary gland produces the following hormones and releases them into the bloodstream: psychotropic hormone, which stimulates the adrenal glands to secrete steroid hormones, principally cortisol. growth hormone, which regulates growth, metabolism and body       hope i