When thinking about a generic endocrine feedback loop in the body, which of the following best describes the correct order of hormone secretion?
a. Releasing hormone (hypothalamus) -→ Hormone x (pituitary) → Hormone Y (target tissue)
b. Releasing hormone (hypothalamus) --> Hormone Y (target tissue) - Hormone 1 (pituitary)
c. Hormone X (pituitary) -→ Hormone Y (target tissue) → Releasing hormone (hypothalamus)
d. Hormone Y (target tissue) → Releasing hormone (hypothalamus) - -> Hormone X (pituitary)