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Prolactin
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Stimulates production of milk proteins (such as casein and lactalbumin)
Stimulates additional mammary growth in anticipation of lactation Inhibits LH and FSH via hypothalamic GnRH suppression |
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How is Prolactin release regulated?
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Release of Prolactin Releasing Factor (PRF) and Dopamine which is inhibitory on prolactin release
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Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
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Stimulates thyroid to release T3 and T4
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Regulation of TSH
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Hypothalamic regulation is via thyrotopin releasing hormone (TRH)
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Adrenocorticotropic Hormone
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Stimulates adrenal cortex to release cortisol, which regulates metabolism under stress. Its effect is on most tissues
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Adrenocorticotropic regulation
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Hypothalamic regulation via corticotropin releasing hormone (CRH)
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Growth Hormone
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Stimulates liver to release insulin-like growth factors as well as acts directly on a wide range of tissue, regulates growth and metabolism
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Growth hormone regulation
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Hypothalamic regulation via Growth Hormone Releasing Hormone (GHRH) and somatostatin which inhibits GH release
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Follicle Stimulating Hormone
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Stimulates androgen production in testes, and estrogen and progesterone in ovaries
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Regulation of FSH
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Hypothalamic regulation via gonadotropin releasing hormone
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