Hypothalamic and pituitary hormones (and their synthetic analogs) have pharmacologic applications in three areas, EXCEPT the following:
a) As replacement therapy for hormone deficiency states
b) As **** therapy for a variety of disorders using pharmacologic doses to elicit a hormonal effect that is not present at physiologic a blood levels
c) As a diagnostic tool for performing stimulation tests to diagnose hypo- or hyperfunctional endocrine states
d) As food supplements
