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Hypothalamus and Pituitary Gland

5. Regulatory Pathways – Hormonal Control of Growth, Metabolism, and Reproduction

  • Hypothalamic-pituitary-thyroid axis: TRH → TSH → T3/T4 → metabolism.
  • Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis: CRH → ACTH → cortisol → stress response.
  • Hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis: GnRH → LH/FSH → estrogen/testosterone → reproduction