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What is the effect of TRH on hypothalamic-pituitary system?
Increases TSH and prolactin
What is the effect of Dopamine on hypothalamic-pituitary system?
Decreases prolactin
What is the effect of CRH on hypothalamic-pituitary system?
Increases ACTH, melanocyte-stimulating hormone and B-endorphin
What is the effect of GHRH on hypothalamic-pituitary system?
Increases GH
What is the effect of Somatostatin on hypothalamic-pituitary system?
Decreases GH, TSH
What is the effect of GnRH on hypothalamic-pituitary system?
Increases FSH, LH
What is the effect of Prolactin on hypothalamic-pituitary system?
Decreases GnRH