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Hypothalamus
Function of all hormones - Hypothalamus
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH) – 1 | Stimulates ACTH release from anterior pituitary |
| Arginine vasopressin (AVP) – 1 | Stimulates ACTH release from anterior pituitary |
| Gonadotropin releasing hormone (GnRH) – 2 | Stimulates FSH and LH release from anterior pituitary |
| Thyrotropin-releasing hormone (TRH) – 1 | Stimulates TSH secretion from anterior pituitary |
| Growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) – 2 | Stimulates GH release from anterior pituitary |
| Somatostatin (SST) | Inhibits GH secretion from anterior pituitary |
| Prolactin inhibiting factor (PIF) | Inhibits prolactin secretion from anterior pituitary |